STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs BHAGWAN DAS AGRAWAL .

The Supreme Court held that the proceedings based on a subsequent FIR registered under Section 5/9B, 9C of the Explosives Act, 1884, were valid and should not be discontinued as per Section 186 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that the High Court's decision to quash the FIR was erroneous, as the allegations of unauthorized supply of explosives warranted further investigation. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Rajasthan was allowed, reinstating the FIR and the proceedings against the accused.