MAHENDRA SINGH Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. Ashok Kr. Yadav, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and the learned A.P.P. appearing on behalf of the opposite party.

(2.) In this application, the petitioner has prayed for quashing the entire criminal proceedings in connection with Barwadih P.S. Case No. 26 of 2013 corresponding to G. R. Case No. 284 of 2013 including the order dated 04.03.2013 whereby and whereunder cognizance has been taken for the offences punishable under Section 4/21 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and under Section 4/67 of the Jharkhand Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2004.

(3.) On the basis of the aforesaid allegations, the First Information Report was instituted under Section 4/21 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and Section 4/67 of the Jharkhand Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2004 and subsequently Sections 379, 411 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 33 of the Indian Forest Act had been added.