Sanjay Dutt v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court quashed a complaint against company directors under the Punjab Land Preservation Act, emphasizing that vicarious liability requires specific statutory provisions and individual culpability.
Case Details
- Case Name: Sanjay Dutt v. The State of Haryana
- Citation: 2025 INSC 34
- Court: Supreme Court of India
- Decision Date: 02-01-2025
- List of Laws: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; The Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900; Indian Penal Code, 1860; General Principles of Law