Smt. Kanmani v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; CRL.P No. 11795 of 2023; decided 13.08.2025 by J.M.Khazi, J. Petition under S.482 Cr.PC (header notes corresponding provision S.528 BNSS) to quash proceedings in C.C.No.973/2022 before Senior Civil Judge and Prl. JMFC, K.G.F., for offences under Ss.177, 200, 406, 420, 463, 468, 471, 120B, 34 IPC on a case by Robertsonpet Police. Dismissed for default: advocate absent, no representation in morning and afternoon sessions, office objections uncomplied with despite last chance dated 01.08.2025. No precedent discussed, no merits decided, no quantum. Relevant only as an instance of dismissal for non-prosecution/default.
What did the court decide?
Despite a last chance granted by order dated 01.08.2025, the office objections were not complied with and the petitioners appeared not interested in prosecuting the petition.