Anjira Khatun @ Miss Anzira Khatun and Anr v. The State of Assam and Anr

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O R D E R

29.08.2024

Heard Mr. M.K. Hussain, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. P. Borthakur, the learned Addl. Public Prosecutor, Assam. Also heard Md. M.H. Choudhury, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Baruah, the learned counsel representing Respondent No.2.

¶2This is an application under Section 482 of the CrPC praying for quashing the criminal proceedings in respect of Gauripur P.S. case No.688/2013 under Sections 120(B)/109/211/420/195/149 of the IPC.

¶3In support of his case, Mr. Hussain has relied upon a judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court that was rendered in Babu Venkatesh & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka & Anr. (Criminal Appeal No.252 of 2022, arising out of SLP (Crl.) No.2183 of 2021), and a judgment of this Court that was passed in Dr. Abu Bakar Siddique vs. State of Assam (Case No.AB 229/2014).

¶4I have considered the submissions made by the learned counsel of both sides.

¶5After hearing the learned counsel of both sides, this Court is of the opinion that the investigation of the case should proceed according to law. Therefore, the earlier stay order granted by this Court stands vacated.

¶6Police shall continue with the investigation of Gauripur P.S. case No.688/2013 under Sections 120(B)/109/211/420/195/149 of the IPC

¶7It is also directed that during investigation period, no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioners Anjira Khatun @ Miss Anzira Khatun and Haji Taher Ali. Page No.# 3/3 With the aforesaid direction, the present criminal petition is disposed of.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant