Mahendri v. State & Anr.

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Short single-judge order of the Delhi High Court (Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, 06.02.2025) in CRL.M.C. 3590/2018, Mahendri v. State & Anr. Petitioner sought quashing under S.482/S.439(2) CrPC of an order dated 19.06.2018 relating to FIR No. 130/2018 (Ss.498A/304B/34 IPC, PS Sunlight Colony), where Respondent No. 2 had been granted bail. Petitioner unrepresented and absent; trial at advanced stage (charges framed, nine of forty-four witnesses recorded incl. petitioner). Petition dismissed in default and for non-prosecution; pending exemption application (CRL.M.A. 28183/2018) disposed. Useful only as a precedent for consequences of complainant non-appearance; contains no ruling on merits of bail cancellation or quashing.