Sanjay Pandurang Singhan vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr
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Case Significance
Sanjay Pandurang Singhan vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 16, 2025 (citation: ik-160111312). A social worker sought quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 354 IPC for allegedly assaulting a female political party worker at a party meeting in Borivali, Mumbai. The Court found significant omissions in the FIR (notably the failure to mention the alleged assault despite the report being filed within two hours), and that statements of over 50 witnesses present at the meeting contradicted the first informant's version, including the person she was conversing with. The criminal proc The case was heard by Justice N.J. Jamadar. Counsel appearing: R. S. Tendulkar (counsel for respondent), Sahil Choudhari (counsel for respondent), Shivani Shinde (counsel for applicant), Viral Rathod (counsel for applicant).
Summary
A social worker sought quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 354 IPC for allegedly assaulting a female political party worker at a party meeting in Borivali, Mumbai. The Court found significant omissions in the FIR (notably the failure to mention the alleged assault despite the report being filed within two hours), and that statements of over 50 witnesses present at the meeting contradicted the first informant's version, including the person she was conversing with. The criminal proceedings were quashed as continuation would amount to abuse of the process of court.
What was the outcome of Sanjay Pandurang Singhan vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr?
A social worker sought quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 354 IPC for allegedly assaulting a female political party worker at a party meeting in Borivali, Mumbai. The Court found significa...
Judgment
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