Orissa HC rules director can face criminal case for missing Rs 15 lakh PF deductions

Even after payments cleared later, liability stands

The Orissa High Court allowed a criminal case to continue against a company director accused of not depositing Rs 15 lakh deducted from employees’ salaries for provident fund. The director argued that the firm later became insolvent and the dues were subsequently cleared. The court said later payment does not erase criminal liability for the original failure.