Order on Board

Per Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice

09/04/2025

Proceedings of this matter have been taken through video conferencing. Heard Mr. Vikas Pandey, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. Sakib Ahmed, learned Panel Lawyer, appearing for respondent No. 1/State and Mr. Sarfaraz Khan, learned counsel, appearing for respondent No. 2.

2. The petition (Cr.M.P. No.882/2025) has been filed by the petitioners with the following prayer :

“It is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to allow this instant petition and quash FIR bearing Crime No. 66/2024 dated 14.10.2024 and charge sheet bearing No. 66/24 dated 14.12.2024 filed against the petitioners by the Police Station Mahila Thana Bilaspur (CG) for commission of offence which is punishable under Sections 85,296,351(3), 115(2), 3(5) of BNS Act and the order dated 16.12.2024 passed in Criminal Case No. 18631/2024, passed by the Judicial magistrate First Class, Bilaspur, district Bilaspur (CG) whereby the Magistrate has taken the cognizance of the charge sheet and the entire consequential proceedings, in the interest of justice.”

3. The petition (Cr.M.P. No.945/2025) has been filed by the petitioners with