Abhishek Sharma and 2 Others v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and Anothers
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Appn. U/S 482 No. 2897 of 2025, Shree Prakash Singh, J., 27.05.2026. Quashing application under S.482 CrPC/528 BNSS against summoning order 26.10.2023 and chargesheet 19/2023 in Case Crime 21/2023 (498-A, 323, 504, 506 IPC; 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act), Mahila Thana, Unnao; matrimonial dispute; mediation referral subject to opposite party no. 2's recorded wish; Rs. 20,000 mediation draft; interim stay of proceedings qua applicants till 17-07-2026; no precedent discussed.
What did the court decide?
Interim order: notice issued to opposite party no. 2 (steps within a week); her appearance directed for recording her wish on mediation referral; counsel for applicants to furnish bank draft of Rs. 20,000/- in favour of Registrar, Mediation and Conciliation Centre; criminal proceedings arising out of Case Crime No. 21/2023 stayed qua the applicants till the next date; matter listed on 17-07-2026. Final decision on quashing deferred.