ORDER

Leave granted. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent- State produced a copy of the Notice dated 31^st January, 2024 for our perusal. Even assuming that the notice was served, the notice does not indicate any particular date on which the appellant was supposed to appear for investigation. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the interim order passed by this Court on 2^nd January, 2024 is made absolute on the same terms and conditions. The appeal is accordingly allowed. ..........................J. (ABHAY S.OKA) ..........................J. (UJJAL BHUYAN) NEW DELHI; February 19, 2024. Digitally signed by Anita Malhotra Date: 2024.02.20 17:13:32 IST Reason:

Signature Not Verified ITEM NO.14 COURT NO.7 SECTION II-A S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 77/2024 (Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 21-08-2023 in CRLM No. 51916/2023 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna) NITISH KUMAR YADAV