Patna High Court
Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE
- Bench
- SATYAVRAT VERMA
Holding
The petition was dismissed for non‑prosecution.
Summary
Rahul Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf despite repeated calls, while the State’s counsel was present. The court noted the petitioner’s failure to prosecute the case. Consequently, Justice Satyavrat Verma dismissed the petition for non‑prosecution. The order was delivered orally on 24‑04‑2026.
Issues considered
- Whether the petition can proceed in the absence of the petitioner’s representation
- Whether the case should be dismissed for non‑prosecution
Subjects
- criminal procedure
- non‑prosecution
- petition dismissal
- high court
- absence of counsel
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.28182 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-756 Year-2025 Thana- SAHEBGANJ District- Muzaffarpur
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Rahul Kumar S/O Rajkishor Ray @ Braj Kishor Ray R/O Vill.- Chainpura,
P.S.- Deoria, Dist.- Muzaffarpur.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : None
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Shyam Bihari Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATYAVRAT VERMA
ORAL ORDER
2 24-04-2026 1. Despite repeated calls, 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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