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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
RAKESH KAINTHLA
Gurdev Sharma – Appellant
Versus
State of H.P. – Respondent
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| 1. facts of petitioners blocking magistrate's residence after remand order. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioners argue fir lacks offence ingredients and threatening intent. (Para 4 , 6) |
| 3. petition dismissed; proceedings continue before trial court. (Para 5 , 8 , 26 , 27 , 28) |
| 4. state opposes quashing as cognizable offences disclosed. (Para 7) |
| 5. bhajan lal categories for quashing fir if no prima facie offence. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 6. allegations prima facie satisfy trespass, confinement; no intimidation right. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 7. no mini-trial to test fir veracity under section 482 crpc. (Para 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 8. belated quashing petitions not entertained due to laches. (Para 23 , 24) |
| 9. trial court seized post charge-sheet; no high court interference. (Para 25) |
Judgment J.
Rakesh Kainthla, J.
The present petition has been filed for quashing of FIR No. 211 of 2021, dated 02.10.2021, registered for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 448 and 186 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and consequential proceedings arising out of the said F.I.R. (Parties shall hereinafter be referred to in the same manner as they were arrayed befo
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