Ap Mahesh Cooperative Urban Bank ... vs Ramesh Kumar Bung

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of a High Court order that stayed criminal proceedings against certain respondents pending the resolution of main petitions for quashing complaints. The court emphasized the importance of not obstructing the course of justice and allowed the Special Leave Petitions, thereby lifting the stay imposed by the High Court. The judgment reinforces the principle that stays on criminal proceedings should be granted cautiously and only in compelling circumstances.