SFIO Investigation Report on Corporate Misconduct Upheld; Prosecution Under Companies Act and IPC to Proceed

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....HC upheld SFIO investigation report into corporate misconduct, rejecting petitioners' challenge to quash findings. Court determined company affairs were conducted prejudicially to public interest, warranting prosecution under Companies Act and IPC. Petitioners' claims of arbitrary process and natural justice violations were dismissed as premature. Report's validity previously confirmed through judicial scrutiny, making current petition an abuse of process. Court noted petitioners retain right to contest findings during trial proceedings, but writ jurisdiction inappropriate for pre-emptive challenge. SFIO recommendations for prosecution maintained based on substantial evidence of financial irregularities. Petition dismissed with all grounds rejected.....