HAZARI LAL GUPTA vs RAMESHWAR PRASHAD & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 561A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the High Court can quash proceedings only if there is no legal evidence or impediment to the proceedings, but should not interfere with ongoing investigations. The Court clarified that Sections 496, 497, and 498 are not exhaustive regarding bail conditions, and the High Court's orders regarding the surrender of the appellant's passport were justified due to concerns of him jumping bail. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to not modify its earlier orders.