Seema Dubey Criminal Petition Dismissed

Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi

Order Date: 04 August 2025

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Smt. Seema Dubey, 38‑year‑old resident of West Champaran, Bihar, wife of Sri Alok Dubey.
• Respondents: The State of Jharkhand and M/s Prity Stone Works, Village Chirudih Shikaripara, Dumka, represented by proprietor Santosh Kumar Bhagat.
• Nature of proceeding: Criminal miscellaneous petition (Cr.M.P. No. 1378 of 2024) filed by the petitioner.
• Procedural history: Repeated calls were made for the petitioner’s appearance; none attended. Special Public Prosecutor Vineet Kr. Vashishta, appearing for the State, submitted that the petitioner was not diligent and the petition lacked merit.
• Court’s observation: The petitioner’s failure to prosecute the case and absence of counsel indicated lack of diligence.

Final Outcome

• The High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petition for non‑prosecution, effectively closing the matter without any penalty or further order.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Criminal Petition