Ayush Tripathi and Another v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 482 quashing application; matrimonial dispute; mediation referral to Mediation and Conciliation Centre of Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench); Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 IPC; Sections 3 and 4 Dowry Prohibition Act; Case Crime No. 0976/2021 PS Chinhat District Lucknow; charge-sheet dated 03.04.2022; cognizance/summoning order dated 17.11.2022 by ACJM-First Lucknow; interim stay of criminal proceedings qua applicants; conditional deposit of Rs. 1,11,000; mediation date 17.04.2025; next listing 29.05.2025; Saurabh Lavania J.; order dated 12.3.2025.
What did the court decide?
Interim directions only: (i) matter referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of the Court for 17.04.2025; (ii) applicants directed to deposit Rs.1,11,000/- with the Centre within ten days, releasable forthwith to opposite party no.2; (iii) proceedings in Crl. Case No. 6163/2022 stayed qua the applicants till the next listing on 29.05.2025 along with the mediation report; (iv) interim protection conditional on the deposit being made; (v) if mediation fails, extension of the interim order only after a hearing on merits. Final disposal of the Section 482 application deferred.