Sita Ram and 5 Others v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Application U/S 482 No. 797 of 2026, Sita Ram & 5 Ors. v. State of U.P. & Anr., decided February 4, 2026, Saurabh Lavania J. Quashing petition against complaint case no. 1898/2023 u/s 323/504/506/452/392 IPC / BNS 115(2), 352, 351(2), 333, 309(4), P.S. Ramkot, District Sitapur and summoning order dated 16.05.2025. Criminal proceedings allegedly instituted with oblique motive to pressure civil dispute (Suit No. 588 of 2015). Reliance on Apex Court decisions: Deepak Gaba v. State of U.P.; Prof R.K. Vijayasarathy v. Sudha Seetharam; Lalit Chaturvedi v. State of U.P. Interim stay of proceedings till next listing; notice issued. Keywords: quashing, criminal colour to civil dispute, interim stay, Section 482 Cr.P.C., abuse of process.
What did the court decide?
Interim stay granted: proceedings in issue stayed till next date of listing so far as they relate to the applicants; notice issued returnable at an early date; steps within seven working days; list after service of notice alongwith service report