Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | R/Criminal Misc Application No. 8119 of 2024 (Vijaybhai Parshoattam Bhai Chauhan & Ors. vs State of Gujarat & Anr.) |
| CNR | GJHC240267572024 |
| Decision Date | 18-08-2025 |
| Judgment Author | Honourable Mr. Justice Nirzar S. Desai |
| Court | High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad |
| Bench | Single Judge |
| Disposal Nature | Application disposed of as withdrawn |
What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note
- The High Court permitted withdrawal of a Section 482 CrPC petition even after trial had commenced.
- The court expressly clarified that it did not examine the merits of the quashing application.
Summary of Legal Reasoning
- Applicants’ counsel sought permission to withdraw the quashing petition in view of the trial having already commenced.
- The court granted the request and disposed of the application as withdrawn, without delving into the substantive issues.
Arguments by the Parties
Petitioner
- Sought permission to withdraw the quashing application on the ground that the trial had already begun.
Respondent
- No objections or counter-submissions recorded in the order.
Factual Background
Applicants filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quash or set aside an FIR/order. Before the High Court could examine the merits, the trial had commenced in the trial court. On that basis, applicants’ counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The High Court granted permission and disposed of the petition as withdrawn, explicitly stating that it had not addressed the merits.