Ganesh Sah v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Ganesh Sah v. State of Bihar, Patna High Court Crl. WJC No.182 of 2025 (decided 01-07-2025, Sandeep Kumar, J.). Writ petition seeking directions for proper investigation of Pahelja PS Case No. 141 of 2024 (BNS ss. 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 352, 351(2), 3(5)), charge-sheeting of accused, and arrest of absconding accused respondents 7-9 (Shailendra Pandey, Bhushan Pandey, Kundan Pandey). Application disposed of with liberty to approach the Magistrate, in view of Sakiri Vasu v. State of U.P., (2008) 2 SCC 409; Magistrate directed to act per law and not keep petition pending. Themes: magisterial remedy for investigation grievances, Sakiri Vasu route, FIR/informant protection.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to approach the Magistrate concerned for redressal of his grievances in accordance with law; the Magistrate is to act in accordance with law and not keep the petition pending.