Authority: Hon'ble Judge Alok Mahra, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate/IIIrd Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division), Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar District
Order Date: 01 January 2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: Chirag Shah (individual)
- Respondent: State of Uttarakhand
- Original criminal complaint: Criminal Case No. 2647 of 2025 titled "Saran Biotech vs. Chirag Shah" filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
- The complaint was originally cognizance/summoning order dated 20 January 2026 issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate/IIIrd Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division), Rudrapur.
- Counsel for applicant: Mr. Piyush Sammal (learned counsel).
- Counsel for respondent (State of Uttarakhand): Mr. Sandeep Sharma, Additional Government Advocate (A.G.A.).
- The applicant submitted a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quashing of the above complaint.
- The applicant also highlighted that during pendency, the trial court issued warrants on 28 April 2026.
- The applicant undertook to appear before the concerned court and cooperate with proceedings, requesting that the effect and operation of the 28‑04‑2026 warrant order be kept in abeyance until he appears.
Final Outcome
- The order records consideration of the applicant’s submission and, without expressing any further opinion, implies that the request to keep the warrant order in abeyance is entertained pending the applicant’s appearance before the court.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Negotiable Instruments Act, Criminal Miscellaneous Application