Urvashi Wd/O Dhammadip Chimankar And 3 ... vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Ps Ranapratap ...

ik-43715343 Bombay High Court 18 December 2025 • CRIMINAL APPLICATION (APL) NO.61 OF 2021 • 20 min read

Judges (2)

Nandesh S. Deshpande Delivered Urmila Joshi-Phalke Coram

Counsel (2)

Jitendra Matale Counsel Applicant N. B. Jawade Counsel Respondent

Parties (6)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Akash Granthapal Meshram Applicant Ashwin Wasudeo Rangari Applicant Nita Vilas Meshram Respondent Sharda Granthapal Meshram Applicant Urvashi Dhammadip Chimankar Applicant

Case Significance

Urvashi Wd/O Dhammadip Chimankar And 3 ... vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Ps Ranap... is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 18, 2025 (citation: ik-43715343). The widow, mother, brother, and a family friend of the deceased Dhammadip Chimankar sought quashing of an FIR under Section 306 read with Section 34 IPC (abetment of suicide) registered at Ranapratap Nagar Police Station, Nagpur. The Nagpur Bench quashed the FIR and consequent proceedings, finding the prosecution's evidence insufficient to establish the charge of abetment — the deceased's suicide note did not name the applicants and the evidence would amount to only a formality, making contin The bench comprised Justices Nandesh S. Deshpande and Urmila Joshi-Phalke. The judgment was delivered by Justice Nandesh S. Deshpande. Counsel appearing: Jitendra Matale (counsel for applicant), N. B. Jawade (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The widow, mother, brother, and a family friend of the deceased Dhammadip Chimankar sought quashing of an FIR under Section 306 read with Section 34 IPC (abetment of suicide) registered at Ranapratap Nagar Police Station, Nagpur. The Nagpur Bench quashed the FIR and consequent proceedings, finding the prosecution's evidence insufficient to establish the charge of abetment — the deceased's suicide note did not name the applicants and the evidence would amount to only a formality, making continued trial an abuse of process.

What was the outcome of Urvashi Wd/O Dhammadip Chimankar And 3 ... vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Ps Ranap...?

The widow, mother, brother, and a family friend of the deceased Dhammadip Chimankar sought quashing of an FIR under Section 306 read with Section 34 IPC (abetment of suicide) registered at Ranapratap ...

Judgment

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