RAMESH SINHA, SACHIN SINGH RAJPUT
Munmun Singh S/o Late Lalgovind Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Chhattisgarh Through The Police Station – Respondent
ORDER :
Ramesh Sinha , CJ.
1. Heard Mr. Shashi Bhushan, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. Malay Jain, learned Panel Lawyer, appearing for respondent/State and Mr. Puneet Ruparel, learned counsel, appearing for respondent No.2.
2. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner with the following prayers:
b. The Hon’ble Court further be pleased to quash the FIR of the Crime No. 88/2023 registered at Police Station Vishrampur, for the offence under Section 420 of IPC which is registered in the consequence of the order dated 06.05.2023, in the interest of justice.”
3. Brief facts necessary for disposal of this case are that the petitioner is the nephew of respondent no. 2. There were four sons of Late Baijnath i.e., (1) Lalgovind, (2) Jaigovind, (3) Lalmohar and (4) Govind. Petitioner Munmun Singh is the biological son of Jaigovind. In his childhood,
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