The High Court dismissed an application under Section 528 BNSS seeking to quash a chargesheet and cognizance order due to an unexplained 15-year delay. The court held that such delay disentitles the applicant to discretionary relief but allowed them to raise grounds at the appropriate stage during trial.
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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
APPLICATION U/S 528 BNSS No. - 46446 of 2025
Mahboob
.....Applicant(s)
Versus
| State of U.P. and Another | .....Opposite Party(s) |
|---|---|
| Counsel for Applicant(s) | : Amitesh Kumar Mishra |
| Counsel for Opposite Party(s) | : G.A. |
Court No. - 83
HON'BLE RAJIV LOCHAN SHUKLA, J.
(Rajiv Lochan Shukla,J.)
December 1, 2025
A. Pandey
Digitally signed by :- ANAND PANDEY High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the 15-year delay in challenging the chargesheet disentitles the applicant to discretionary relief for quashing the proceedings?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Mahboob
Rajiv Lochan Shukla
As recorded by the court registry
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