NORTHERN MINERAL LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's application for discharge under Section 245 of the Criminal Procedure Code, affirming that the case was at a preliminary stage where only prima facie evidence is considered. The Court noted that the appellant's failure to request a re-analysis of the sample collected under Section 29 of the Insecticides Act was significant. The High Court's decision to dismiss the revision application was also confirmed, reinforcing the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in criminal proceedings.