Meraj Ahmad and 6 Others v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Addl. Chief Secy. Home Lko. and 4 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Crl. Misc. Writ Petition 3887 of 2026, Meraj Ahmad v. State of U.P., order dated April 29, 2026 (Rajnish Kumar & Babita Rani, JJ.). Challenge to F.I.R. Case Crime No.0034 of 2026, P.S. Mahila Thana, District Sitapur, under Sections 115(2), 89, 85 BNS 2023 r/w Sections 3/4 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 r/w Sections 3/4 D.P. Act, 1961. Interim directions: no arrest of petitioners till next listing; notice to respondent No.5; personal appearance of petitioner No.1 and respondent No.5 on 18.05.2026; Rs.10,000/- deposit with Mediation and Conciliation Centre as bona fides for proposed mediation. FIR quashing question kept open.
What did the court decide?
Interim relief only: petitioners not to be arrested till the next date of listing; notice to respondent No.5; petitioner No.1 and respondent No.5 to appear in person on 18.05.2026; petitioner No.1 to deposit Rs.10,000/- with the Mediation and Conciliation Centre within 10 days. The challenge to the F.I.R. remains open for consideration on the next date.