Krishna Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Criminal Appeal No.-509 of 2026, Krishna Kumar v. State of U.P. & 3 Ors., Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, J., decided February 25, 2026. Appeal under Section 14-A(1) SC/ST Act against rejection of application under Section 173(4) BNSS by the Special Judge SC/ST Act, Bahraich (order dated 14.01.2026 in Criminal Case No.760/12/2025). Cross-version FIR under Sections 351(3), 352, 115(2) BNS lodged by respondent no.2 Ashish Verma; appellant, a Scheduled Caste member, alleges assault and abuse with caste-indicative words at a Government paddy weighing centre. Appeal admitted; notice to respondent nos. 2-4; listed 20.4.2026; no merits decided.
What did the court decide?
Criminal appeal admitted; notice ordered to respondent nos. 2 to 4 returnable at an early date; steps to be taken within ten working days; matter listed on 20.4.2026. No decision on merits.