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N. Kannapan v. State (Union Territory) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Supreme Court dismissed bail applications of quarry operators accused of unauthorized possession and distribution of explosives, holding that prima facie evidence and public safety concerns warrant continued detention until trial progresses.
Vajresh Venkatray Anvekar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a husband for abetment of his wife's suicide within seven years of marriage, applying the presumption under Section 113A of the Evidence Act and emphasizing judicial sensitivity to cruelty against women.
Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Saju P. Paul
The Supreme Court held that under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 prior to 1994 amendment, insurers are not liable to compensate gratuitous passengers in goods vehicles, including spare drivers, but may be directed to pay and recover from owners to serve justice.
Md. Faizan Ahmad @ Kalu v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a child abduction case due to lack of credible evidence, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof in criminal convictions.
Jayant Kumar Jain v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a property-related economic offence case, holding that investigation under a later FIR was impermissible due to overlap with an earlier FIR already investigated and closed.