AJAI KUMAR SRIVASTAVA I
Nanhey Bhaiya @ Nanhan Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of U. P. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard learned counsel for the applicants, Sri Alok Saran, learned A.G.A. for the State and perused the entire record.
2. In view of the order, which is proposed to be passed today, notice to opposite party No.2 is hereby dispensed with.
3. The instant application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been filed by the accused/ applicants praying inter alia following relief:-
4. Learned counsel for the applicants has submitted that the impugned order dated 29.09.2022, whereby the learned trial court has held that the case under Section 304B I.P.C. is also made out against the present applicants, has been passed by the learned trial court in exercise of power vested in it by virtue of Section 216 Cr.P.C., which is evident from the impugned order dated 29.09.2022 itself. However, he submits that the same has been passed
P. Kartikalakshmi vs. Sri Ganesh and another reported in (2017) 3 SCC 347
Hasanbhai Valibhai Qureshi vs. State of Gujarat and others reported in (2004) 5 SCC 347
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