Rakesh Kujur And Anr. v. The State Of Jharkhand And Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a petition seeking to quash an order by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate declaring possession under Section 144 Cr.P.C. The Court held that Section 144 applies only in emergent situations for 60 days and possession cannot be declared without converting proceedings under Section 145. The order was deemed not in accordance with law and the petition was disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of in light of the legal position regarding Section 144 Cr.P.C.