Ranjeet Kumar and 2 Others v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim order on writ petition for quashing of FIR; Case Crime No.0196 of 2025, P.S. Sikhandrarau, District Hathras; Sections 316(2), 352, 351(3) B.N.S.; Section 35 BNSS; Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014) 8 SCC 273; Satender Kumar Antil directions dated 21.01.2025 and 15.01.2026; offences punishable with term up to 7 years; notice to respondent no.4 returnable within four weeks; counter affidavit by learned AGA; case listed 22.04.2026; arrest made subject to compliance with Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil guidelines.
What did the court decide?
Notice issued to respondent no.4 returnable within four weeks (steps within a week); learned AGA to file counter affidavit within the same period; case listed on 22.04.2026; interim direction that in case of arrest of the petitioners in pursuance of the impugned FIR, the respondent/authorities shall ensure compliance with Section 35 of BNSS and the guidelines in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014) 8 SCC 273 and the further directions in Satender Kumar Antil.