Patna High Court
Rajveer KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISPOSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The application for interim protection is dismissed for non‑prosecution and the interim order is withdrawn.
Summary
The petitioner, Rajveer Kumar, feared arrest in a dowry harassment case (Complaint No. 526C of 2023) filed under Section 498A of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The matter had been referred to mediation, but neither the petitioner nor his counsel participated. The petitioner sought interim protection from the High Court, claiming the mediation process was being used to delay proceedings. The State, represented by Mr. Pronoti Singh, argued that the petitioner was merely attempting to stall the trial. The Court observed the petitioner’s non‑appearance and lack of cooperation, and consequently dismissed the application for interim relief on the ground of non‑prosecution. The interim order dated 17.01.2026 was withdrawn, and the trial was directed to proceed on a day‑to‑day basis with a status report to be filed after three months.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner's application for interim protection should be entertained despite his non‑appearance and non‑cooperation in mediation
- Whether the interim order dated 17.01.2026 should be withdrawn
Legislation cited
- Dowry Prohibition Act — s. 4
- Indian Penal Code — s. 498A
Subjects
- dowry harassment
- Section 498A IPC
- Dowry Prohibition Act
- interim protection
- mediation
- non‑appearance
- criminal trial
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.85895 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-526 Year-2023 Thana- NALANDA COMPLAINT CASE
District- Nalanda
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Rajveer Kumar Son of Kapil Bhaskhor @ Kapil Turi Resident of Village -
Ganjpar Barbigha, P.S.- Barbigha, District - Sheikhpura.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar Bihar
2. Puja Kumari Wife of Rajveer Kumar D/o Munna Turiya @ Munnu Baskar,
A/P Resident of Village - Deep Nagar, P.S.- Deep Nagar, District - Nalanda.
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : None
For the State : Mr.Pronoti Singh, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
4 18-06-2026 None appears for the petitioner. Learned A.P.P. for the
State and learned counsel for the informant are present.
2. The petitioner apprehends arrest in connection with
Complaint Case No. 526C of 2023 instituted under Sections
498A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Dowry
Prohibition Act.
3. From the record, it appears that the matter was
referred to Mediation but neither the petitioner nor his Advocate
co-operated in the mediation. Today also, none has appeared for
the petitioner.
4. Learned counsel for the opposite party no. 2
submits that the petitioner is interested only in delaying the
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matter as he has got interim protection from this Court at the
time when the case was referred to Mediation.
5. In these circumstances, this application is dismissed
for non- prosecution.
6. The interim order dated 17.01.2026 is withdrawn.
7. The Court below is directed to proceed in the
matter on day to day basis and conclude the trial at the earliest.
The Court below is also directed to file the status report of the
trial after three months.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
P. Kumar
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