In a significant judgment underscoring the principles of vicarious liability, the Supreme Court of India has stayed criminal proceedings against the directors of Attica Gold Pvt Ltd. The case, Shamim Sulthana & Ors. v. State by Tavarekere PS & Anr. (SLP(Crl) No. 20621 of 2024), was heard by a Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and
