Prathap Simha M R v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC, Bengaluru; CRL.P No. 10588 of 2023; Section 482 Cr.PC (also 528 BNSS); quashment of FIR CR.No.232/2022, Sections 506, 504, 420 IPC, Varthur Police Station, pending before Addl. Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru Rural District; petitioner Prathap Simha M R; no representation; steps not taken after order dated 23.08.2025; dismissed for default; Justice J.M.Khazi; decided 08-09-2025; no precedent cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
The criminal petition was dismissed for default: there was no representation for the petitioner in either session on the date of orders, and the steps directed vide order dated 23.08.2025 (two weeks, failing which the matter was to be posted for dismissal) were not taken; the court observed that the petitioner appeared not interested in prosecuting the petition. No determination was made on the merits of the quashment sought.