Mohammed Zikriya v. the State by Women Police Station
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; CRL.P No. 2786 of 2024; Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum; order dated 22.09.2025. Section 482 Cr.P.C. petition to quash FIR Cr.No.147/2023 of Davanagere Women Police Station (Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 114 r/w 34 IPC; Sections 3, 4, 6 Dowry Prohibition Act) pending before 2nd Addl. Civil Judge (Sr.Dn) and J.M.F.C Court, Davanagere. Petitioners' memo dated 02.05.2025 seeking withdrawal allowed; petition dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file fresh quashing application against charge-sheet proceedings. No precedent discussed; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file a similar application to quash the proceedings initiated on the basis of the charge sheet. ¶33