Patna High Court

SANJAY SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 28 April 2026
Disposal: BAIL REJECTED
Bench: PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH

Holding

The petition is dismissed for non‑prosecution.

Summary

The petitioner, Sanjay Singh, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No.67130 of 2022) against the State of Bihar. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated calls on two consecutive dates. The court noted the petitioner’s non‑appearance and consequently dismissed the petition for non‑prosecution. The order was delivered by Justice Prabhat Kumar Singh. No evidence or arguments were presented. The dismissal was based solely on procedural default.

Issues considered

Whether the petition can be dismissed for non‑prosecution due to the petitioner’s failure to appear before the court.

Subjects

criminal procedure
dismissal
non‑prosecution
default

Judgment

                        IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                                CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.67130 of 2022
                        Arising Out of PS. Case No.-58 Year-2022 Thana- GARDANIBAG District- Patna
                   ======================================================
                   Sanjay Singh Son Of Late Krishna Singh R/O Dakkanpura, Babu Bazar, P.S.-
                   Gardanibagh, Distt.- Patna

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

                                                          ... ... Opposite Party/s
                   ======================================================
                   Appearance :
                   For the Petitioner/s     :      None
                   For the Opposite Party/s :      Mr.Sanjay Kumar Sharma
                   ======================================================
                   CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
                                         ORAL ORDER

3     22-12-2022                  This is second consecutive date when none appears on

                     behalf of petitioner on repeated calls.

                                  Dismissed for non-prosecution.



                                            (Prabhat Kumar Singh, J)
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