Balaji Naik S/O Late Durgappa v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench; CRL.P No. 100868 of 2025; Justice Hemant Chandangoudar; decided 20-02-2025. Quashing petition under S.482 Cr.P.C. / S.528 BNSS 2023 concerning C.C.No.2185/2024 (Civil Judge & JMFC, Siruguppa) arising from Crime No.178/2022, Siruguppa Police Station (Essential Commodities Act 1995; Karnataka EC Storage Accounts Order 1981; Karnataka EC Public Distribution System Control Order 2016; IPC Ss.403, 409, 420). Dismissed as withdrawn at admission stage on petitioner's request; liberty reserved to challenge the charge sheet; pending I.As. disposed. Keywords: withdrawal of petition, quashing, Essential Commodities Act, charge sheet challenge, Ballari/Siruguppa.
What did the court decide?
Liberty reserved to the petitioner to challenge the charge sheet; petition dismissed as withdrawn. ¶24