DINESH PATHAK
Shyam Shankar Mishra – Appellant
Versus
State of U. P. – Respondent
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| 1. application for quashing charge sheet detailing allegations. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. accusations of false prosecution and legal defenses presented. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. court examines past judgments and parties' conduct. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. court finds no prima facie case against the applicants. (Para 10) |
| 5. application to quash criminal proceedings is granted. (Para 11) |
JUDGMENT
Dinesh Pathak, J.
Heard Shri Shyam Shankar Mishra (applicant no.1), who is appearing in person on behalf of both the applicants, as well as learned A.G.A. for the State respondent and perused the record on Board. None has appeared on behalf of respondent no.2, despite notice. Vide order dated 21.10.2022, this case was ordered to be proceeded ex parte against respondent no.2.
2. The applicants have invoked the inherent jurisdiction of this Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing the charge sheet no.37 of 2013 dated 30.06.2013 in Criminal Case No.657 of 2013 (State v. Vinay Mishra and Others) under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 I.P.C. and ¾ D.P. Act, Police Station Rakabganj, District Agra.
3. It is apposite to mention that instant application has been preferred on behalf of mother-in-law, father-in-l
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