Patna High Court

Md. NurulversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 13 March 2026
Disposal: D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE
Bench: SATYAVRAT VERMA

Holding

The petition is dismissed for non‑prosecution.

Summary

The petitioner, Md. Nurul, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No.14689 of 2026) arising from PS case No.242 of 2019, Thana Paroo, Muzaffarpur. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, while the State was represented by Advocate Mr. Damodar Prasad Tiwary. The Hon'ble Justice Satyavrat Verma noted the absence of any prosecution effort by the petitioner. Since the petitioner failed to prosecute the case, the Court found no ground to proceed. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for non‑prosecution.

Issues considered

What is the appropriate disposition when the petitioner fails to prosecute the case?

Subjects

criminal procedure
non‑prosecution
petition dismissal
high court

Judgment

                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                               CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.14689 of 2026
                       Arising Out of PS. Case No.-242 Year-2019 Thana- PAROO District- Muzaffarpur
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                  Md. Nurul S/o Md. Samshul R/o Village- Katha Barka Gaon, P.S- Kanti, Dist-
                  Muzaffarpur.

                                                                                    ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                         Versus
                  The State of Bihar

                                                         ... ... Opposite Party/s
                  ======================================================
                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner/s     :        None
                  For the Opposite Party/s :        Mr. Damodar Prasad Tiwary, APP
                  ======================================================
                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATYAVRAT VERMA
                                        ORAL ORDER

2    13-03-2026                  1. No one appears on behalf of the petitioner.

                                 2. The learned APP for the State is present.

                                 3. The case is dismissed for non-prosecution.



                                                           (Satyavrat Verma, J)
Rishabh/-

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