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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY
Kamleshwar Kumar Bharti S/o Shri Hari Ram – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
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| 1. allegations against the petitioner involve serious offenses. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioner argues quashing based on delay and past judgments. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. state's response emphasizes the nature of allegations. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. high court cannot conduct a mini trial. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 5. court dismisses petition without merit. (Para 13 , 14) |
JUDGMENT :
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY, J.
1. Heard the parties.
2. This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed invoking the jurisdiction of this Court under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S., 2023 with the prayer to quash and set aside the order dated 11.03.2025 passed by learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Pakur whereby and where under the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Pakur has taken cognizance for the offences punishable under Sections 64(2)(b), 74, 115(2), 351(2), 75(2), 79 of the B.N.S., 2023 against the petitioner in connection with Pakur (T) P.S. Case No.296 of 2024 corresponding to G.R. Case No.161 of 2025 on the basis of the charge sheet submitted by the police after investigation of the case.
3. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner being a public servant committed rape upon the informant who was e
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