Mr. Ramesh Kumar Y v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC, Bengaluru; CRL.P No.1187 of 2019 (482 Cr.PC / 528 BNSS); decided 15-04-2026 by R. Nataraj, J.; NC: 2026:KHC:20374. Quash petition under S.482 Cr.PC against accused Nos.1 and 2 (Ramesh Kumar Y and Swathi) in C.C.No.391/2015 (Crime No.818/2013, Hebbagodi Police Station) for IPC Ss.120B, 420, 468, 471, pending before Principal Civil Judge and JMFC, Anekal; DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION where counsel took back the file and sought adjournment despite earlier order imposing Rs.2,000/- costs. Keywords: dismissal for non-prosecution; adjournment refused; costs conditional; quash petition not decided on merits.
What did the court decide?
The request for adjournment is not justified, the Court having already granted time on the last date subject to the condition that the petitioners pay costs of Rs.2,000/-, and the petitioners having taken back the file.