In a cr.m.c. under Section 376(1) IPC, the High Court refused to quash proceedings despite a compromise, as the offense was serious. The court directed the trial court to dispose of the case within six months.
Quashing of criminal proceeding not allowed; Trial court directed to dispose case within six months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CRLMC No. 853 of 2023
Bholanath Malick
….
Petitioner
Mr. G.B. Singh, Adv.
-Versus -
State of Odisha & Anr.
…. Opposite Parties Mr. S.N. Das, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER_
03.03.2023
Order No.
1.
( Sashikanta Mishra)
Judge
A.K. Rana
Page 1 of 1
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a compromise in a case involving offenses under Section 376(1) IPC can be entertained for quashing criminal proceedings.
Whether the trial court should dispose of the case expeditiously.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Bholanath Malick
State of Odisha & Anr.
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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