Allahabad High Court
DALPAT SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS
- Decided
- Bench
- GAUTAM CHOWDHARY
Holding
The court refused to quash the criminal proceedings, holding that the petition involved factual disputes requiring appraisal of evidence.
Summary
The applicant, Dalpat Singh, filed a petition under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the Special Sessions Trial No. 352 of 2018, which involved charges under Section 363 of the IPC and Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act, as well as to set aside the charge‑sheet and cognizance order. He contended that no offence was disclosed and that the prosecution was malicious, also requesting that the court consider his bail application. The High Court examined the materials and held that the matter required factual determination and evidence appraisal, and therefore refused to grant the quash relief. However, the court directed that if the applicant surrenders within three weeks and applies for bail, his bail plea will be considered, and the non‑bailable warrant would be kept in abeyance for that period. The application was consequently disposed of.
Issues considered
- Whether the proceedings under Section 363 IPC and Sections 7/8 POCSO Act can be quashed under Section 528 CrPC
- Whether the bail application can be entertained without quashing the trial proceedings
- Whether the non‑bailable warrant issued against the applicant should be stayed
Legislation cited
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 — s. 528
- Indian Penal Code — s. 363
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 — s. 7, 8
Subjects
- quash petition
- Section 528 CrPC
- bail
- non‑bailable warrant
- IPC 363
- POCSO Act
- criminal procedure
- malafide prosecution
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
APPLICATION U/S 528 BNSS No. - 42060 of 2026
Dalpat Singh
.....Applicant(s)
Versus
State Of U.P. And 3 Others
.....Opposite
Party(s)
Counsel for Applicant(s) : Lal Chandra Mishra
Counsel for Opposite Party(s) : G.A.
Court No. - 75
HON'BLE DR. GAUTAM CHOWDHARY, J.
1. Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned A.G.A. for the
State.
2. The present application has been filed praying for quashing
proceedings of Special Sessions Trial No. 352 of 2018 (State Vs. Dalpat
singh) arising out of Case Crime No. 1178 of 2017 under Section 363
I.P.C., and Section 7/8 of POCSO Act, Police Station Kalyanpur, District
Kanpur Nagar pending before learned Additional District Judge, Court
No.13, District Kanpur Nagar as well as to quash the charge sheet dated
02.02.2018 and also to quash the cognizance order dated 09.02.2018
passed in the aforesaid case.
3. The contention of learned counsel for the applicant is that no offence
against the applicant is disclosed and the present prosecution has been
instituted with a malafide intention for the purpose of causing harassment.
He pointed out certain documents and statements in support of his
contention. Learned counsel argued that the applicant was enlarged on
bail but one date he could not appear, on account of which N.B.W. has
been issued against him vide order dated 01.05.2026. He further submits
that he is limiting his prayer to the extent that suitable direction may be
issued to the concerned trial Court to consider and decide the bail
application of the applicant.
4. Having heard the learned counsel for the applicant and perused the
materials brought on record, it does not appear to be a fit case praying to
grant the reliefs as sought by the applicant. The prayer praying for
quashing of same is hereby refused, at this stage as the argument raised by
learned counsel for the applicant involves factual disputes and appraisal
of evidence.
5. However, looking at the nature of offence alleged and attending facts
and circumstances of the case, as have been brought on record, it is
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directed that if the applicant appears and surrenders before the court
below within three weeks from today and applies for bail, his prayer for
bail shall be considered and decided in accordance with law.
6. For a period of three weeks from today, the non-bailable warrant
issued against the applicant shall be kept in abeyance.
7. The present application stands disposed of.
(Dr. Gautam Chowdhary,J.)
September 30, 2026
S.Ali
Digitally signed by :-
SHAUKAT ALI
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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