Patna High Court

MANOJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 9 February 2026
Disposal: D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE
Bench: SATYAVRAT VERMA

Holding

The petition is dismissed for non‑prosecution.

Summary

Manoj Kumar filed Criminal Miscellaneous No.49456 of 2025 arising out of PS Case No.258 of 2024 in Rohtas district. No counsel appeared for the petitioner, while the State was represented by Advocate on Record Mr. Rabindra Kumar. The High Court examined whether the prosecution had been instituted against the petitioner. Finding that no prosecution was filed, the Court dismissed the petition. The order was pronounced by Justice Satyavrat Verma on 9 February 2026.

Issues considered

Whether the petition can proceed in the absence of any prosecution being instituted

Subjects

criminal procedure
non‑prosecution
case dismissal
high court

Judgment

                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                               CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.49456 of 2025
                       Arising Out of PS. Case No.-258 Year-2024 Thana- NAUHATTA District- Rohtas
                  ======================================================
                  MANOJ KUMAR S/O Mitlal Yadav Resident of Village- Jigina(Bigna),
                  Police Station- Agrer, District- Rohtas at Sasaram

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

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

3    09-02-2026                  1. No one appears on behalf of the petitioner. The

                    learned APP Mr. Rabindra Kumar is present.

                                 2. The case is dismissed for non-prosecution.



                                               (Satyavrat Verma, J)
amit/-

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