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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
SONI SHRIVASTAVA
Komal Nikhilesh Anand Wife of Nikhilesh Anand – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Heard Mr. Vikash Kumar Jha, the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Uday Pratap Singh, the learned A.P.P. for the State and Mr. Arun Kumar Singh, the learned counsel appearing for the Opposite Party No.2.
2. The present application has been filed for quashing of the order dated 26.08.2022 passed by the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Barh, Patna, in connection with Complaint Case No. 647 (C) of 2021 whereby cognizance of the offence under Sections 323, 341 and 379/34 of the I.P.C was taken.
3. The short facts of the case arising out of Complaint bearing complaint Case No. 647 (C) of 2021 relates to the petitioners having come to the house of the Opposite Party No. 2 and demanding Rs. 25,00,000/- (Twenty Five Lakh) from him and even threatening of dire consequences in case of non-payment of the said amount. Further, allegations against the petitioner nos. 1 and 4 are that they have snatched bags of the Opposite Party No. 2 containing jewellery worth Rs. 8,00,000/- (Eight Lakh) and also Rs. 40,000/-(Forty Thousand) cash along with some clothes and a sum of Rs. 20,000/- (Twenty Thousand) with some important documents.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner h
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