PATNA, India, Feb. 17 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Jan 16:

1. None appears on behalf of the appellant. On previous occasion i.e. 08.07.2025 also, no one had appeared on behalf of the appellant. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State and learned counsel for the informant are present.

2. It is noted that the matter is pending consideration for about 16 years.

3. It has been requested and Ms. Kriti Kumari, learned counsel, has shown her willingness to assist as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

4. Accordingly, learned counsel Ms. Kriti Kumari, has been appointed as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

5. Heard Ms. Kriti Kumari, learned Amicus Curiae appearing for the appellant, learned Additional...