Whether absence of counsel to press a Section 482 CrPC application mandates dismissal for want of prosecution?

The Allahabad High Court held that non-appearance to prosecute an inherent-jurisdiction petition leads to automatic dismissal, providing clear procedural guidance on Section 482 applications.

 

Summary

Category Data
Case Name A482/4512/2025 of MOTIN AND 2 OTHERS Vs STATE OF U.P. THRU. PRIN. SECY. HOME LKO. AND ANOTHER
CNR UPHC020399932025
Decision Date 03-07-2025
Judgment Author Hon’ble Om Prakash Shukla, J.
Court Allahabad High Court
Bench Single Judge
Type of Law Criminal Procedure
Questions of Law Whether absence of counsel to press an application under Section 482 CrPC warrants dismissal for want of prosecution?

What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note

  • Applications under Section 482 CrPC will be dismissed for want of prosecution if no one appears to press them.
  • Counsel must ensure presence on the listed hearing date to avoid automatic dismissal.

Alert Indicators

  • ✔ Precedent Followed – The order applies the settled procedural practice of dismissing applications for non-appearance.

Citations

  • 2025:AHC-LKO:37765 (Neutral Citation)

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