Lokanath Sethi v. State

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLMC No.3405 of 2012 Lokanath Sethi.

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Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & another.

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Opposite Parties CORAM: JUSTICE S.PUJAHARI

ORDER

21.03.2022 03.

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This matter is taken up through Hybrid mode.

Order No.

2.

The petitioner in this application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (for short "Cr.P.C.") has prayed for quashing of the entire criminal proceeding in G.R. Case No.317 of 2012, arising out of Komna P.S. Case No.109 of 2012, pending on the file of the learned S.D.J.M., Nuapada. 3.

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the State.

4.

Since the F.I.R. allegation discloses cognizable offences, this Court is not inclined to entertain this petition, more so when the status of the investigation is also not known.

// 2 // Hence, this CRLMC filed being devoid of any merit stands dismissed.

5.

However, this Court observes that the petitioner, if so aggrieved, may challenge the order of cognizance taken after filing of the charge-sheet, if the case is pending. 6.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Court below forthwith.

(S. Pujahari) Judge MRS