Reeta Jaiswal Petition Dismissed for Default

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Patna

Order Date: 06-11-2023

Case Overview

• Petition No.: Criminal Miscellaneous No.38187 of 2016, arising from PS Case No.116 Year-2016, Thana Bairiya, District West Champaran.
• Petitioner: Smt. Reeta Jaiswal, wife of Uma Shankar Jaiswal, resident of Village Malahi Tola, Bairiya, proprietor of M/s Ritu Rice Mill.
• Respondents: The State of Bihar and the Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation (through District Manager, West Champaran).
• Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Surendra Kumar, Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) for the State.
• Proceedings: On 06-11-2023, the petitioner was absent despite repeated calls; the APP was present.

Final Outcome

• The Court observed the petitioner’s repeated non‑appearance and loss of interest, having previously cautioned the petitioner, and consequently dismissed the petition for default.

Topics: Court Dismissal, Default Petition