Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos.3718‑3719/2026 filed by M/s Oriental South Delhi Hotels Pvt. Ltd. & Ors against respondents Ravinder Yadav & Anr, arising from the High Court of Punjab & Haryana’s final judgment and order dated 18‑08‑2025 (CRMA No.185/2024, CRM No.35284/2025).
- The petition sought permission to appear and argue in person (IA No.86000/2026) and challenged the maintainability of the appeal under Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
- The matter was heard on 18‑09‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran, with counsel listed for both parties.
Final Outcome
- The Court held it was not inclined to interfere with the impugned High Court order and therefore dismissed the petition.
- Regarding maintainability, the Court noted that although the High Court treated the appeal as filed under Section 372 CrPC, the petitioner may raise all legal contentions to demonstrate that the respondent does not qualify as a victim within the proviso of Section 372; this issue will be examined by the concerned court on its merits.
- The petitions were ordered disposed of, and any pending applications, if any, were also ordered disposed of.
Topics: Legal Appeal, Hospitality Sector, Criminal Procedure