HC stays criminal proceedings initiated by Vindhya Telelinks subsidiaries

The Calcutta High Court, on Friday, stayed a criminal petition against "directors or erstwhile directors" on the board of three M P Birla group companies.

The petition was filed by Vinay Sureka in Calcutta High Court for quashing of proceedings filed by wholly owned subsidiaries of Vindhya Telelinks (complainants). The accused persons are directors or erstwhile directors of the companies.  

The high court, in its order, said that all further proceedings with respect to the complaints pending before the Judicial Magistrate, Alipore Court, shall remain stayed till three weeks after the ensuing Puja vacation. The matters will appear one week