Mohammad Azam v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim stay granted in 482 Cr.P.C. application (Allahabad HC, Lucknow Bench, Tej Pratap Tiwari, J.) seeking quashing/stay of a matrimonial-dispute criminal case under Ss. 498-A, 323 IPC and 3/4 DP Act (Case Crime No. 314 of 2023; C.J.M., Ambedkar Nagar); applicant sought parity with protected co-accused and referral to the Court's Mediation and Conciliation Centre; notice issued to opposite party no. 2, pleadings timelines fixed, proceedings stayed till listing on 27.11.2025; final decision reserved for further consideration.
What did the court decide?
Interim stay of proceedings of Criminal Case No. 7154 of 2024 in respect of the applicant till the next date of listing (matter listed fresh on 27.11.2025); notice issued to opposite party no. 2 returnable at an early date; counter affidavit permitted within one week and rejoinder affidavit within one week thereafter; final consideration of the application deferred.