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)