Patna High Court

Dinesh Sahni @ Dinesh SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 22 April 2026
Disposal: D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE
Bench: SATYAVRAT VERMA

Holding

The petition was dismissed for non‑prosecution.

Summary

Dinesh Sahni filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated calls by the court. The State was represented by Advocate Umanath Mishra. The court observed the petitioner’s failure to prosecute the petition. Consequently, Justice Satyavrat Verma dismissed the petition for non‑prosecution.

Issues considered

Whether a petition can be entertained when the petitioner fails to appear or prosecute the case

Subjects

petition dismissed
non‑prosecution
criminal miscellaneous
high court procedure

Judgment

                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                               CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.26576 of 2026
                   Arising Out of PS. Case No.-861 Year-2025 Thana- HARSIDHI District- East Champaran
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                  Dinesh Sahni @ Dinesh Sahani S/o Heeranand Sahni Resident of village -
                  Damovriti, P.S.- Harsidhi, Distt.- East Champaran

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

                                                         ... ... Opposite Party/s
                  ======================================================
                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner/s     :       None
                  For the Opposite Party/s :       Mr.Umanath Mishra
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                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATYAVRAT VERMA
                                        ORAL ORDER

2    22-04-2026                  1. No one appears on behalf of the petitioner on

                    repeated calls.

                                 2. Learned A.P.P. for the State is present.

                                 3. Accordingly, instant petition is dismissed for non-

                    prosecution.



                                               (Satyavrat Verma, J)
vikash/-

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