The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case under Section 307 IPC against a husband after he gave a written undertaking to care for his wife and child. Exercising powers under Article 142, the Court held that family welfare and responsible settlement can sometimes serve justice better than continuing criminal trials.
The Supreme Court of India annulled an anticipatory bail granted by a High Court to four murder suspects, criticizing the High Court for its lack of reasoning. The case involved a fatal assault stemming from a pathway dispute. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for thorough judicial scrutiny in serious crime bail decisions.