CRIMINAL CASE NO.

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Ld. Judicial Magistrate at Mungpoo.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: G.R. 259/21.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Airaj Bhandari.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Examination of Prosecution

Witnesses.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: Summons have

been issued to prosecution witnesses and is awaiting service.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code against the accused,
Abiraj Bhandari. The accused person was enlarged on bail after
lying for fourteen days in judicial custody. Chargesheet has been
submitted in the case, and after framing of charge, summons have
been issued to prosecution witnesses and are awaiting service.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.2

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Ld. Judicial Magistrate at Mungpoo.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: G.R. 195/21.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Laden Tamang.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Examination of the complainant.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: Summons have

been issued to the complainant.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section
21(b) of the Mines and Minerals Act against the accused, Laden
Tamang. The accused was enlarged on bail after lying for fourteen
days in judicial custody. Chargesheet has been submitted, and
after framing of charge, the prosecution witnesses have been
examined. On the last date, the investigating officer was examined
and cross-examined. Summons have been issued to the last
prosecution witnesses and the complainant.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.3

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Ld. Chief Judicial Magistrate at

Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: C.R. 11/2018.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: Binosh Lepcha vs. Barsana Hamal.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Further payment to be made to

the complainant.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The accused

person, Barsana Hamal, is to make a further payment to the
complainant.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The brief fact
of the case is that the accused issued a cheque in favour of the
complainant, which was dishonoured, leading to the initiation of
this case. Both parties have agreed to settle the matter amicably,
and the accused has been paying the amount to the complainant
in instalments as per the dates fixed by the Ld. Chief Judicial
Magistrate at Darjeeling.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.4

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Ld. Chief Judicial Magistrate at

Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: C.R. 13/2023.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Andrew Christopher Samling Rai.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Awaiting Investigating Officer's

report.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The court is

awaiting the Investigating Officer's report for further proceedings.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The
allegation is that the accused was using domestic gas cylinders in
a resort where he was the General Manager. The accused
surrendered before the court and was granted interim bail. The
next date is fixed for the Investigating Officer's report.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.5

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Principal Magistrate at Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: J.J.B 22/2017.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Bapi Roy.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Awaiting judgment.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The Principal

Magistrate is to deliver judgment in the case.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Sections 6, 8, and 10 of the POCSO Act. The case is
pending before the Juvenile Justice Board at Darjeeling. All
prosecution witnesses have been examined and cross-examined.
The statement of the Child in Conflict with Law (C.C.L.) under
Section 313 of the CrPC has been recorded. Arguments between
the prosecution and defense counsel, both oral and written, have
been completed. The judgment is pending and will be delivered on
the next date.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.6

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Additional District Judge, 2nd Court at

Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: SPL (C) 47/2015.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Sovit Khadka.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Acquitted.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The Additional

District Judge, 2nd Court at Darjeeling, acquitted the accused in
this case.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case was initiated under

the POCSO Act. The case was pending before the Additional
District Judge, 2nd Court at Darjeeling. All prosecution witnesses
were examined and cross-examined. The statement of the
accused under Section 313 of the CrPC was recorded. After
arguments between the prosecution and defence counsel, both
oral and written, the judgment was delivered, and the accused was
acquitted.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.7

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Additional District Judge, 3rd Court at

Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: SPL (C) 49/2019.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Kumar Rai.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Hearing of the defence

evidence.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The defence

witnesses are yet to be examined.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code against the accused,
Kumar Rai. The accused is charged with committing murder. After
the examination of prosecution witnesses and the accused’s
statement under Section 313 of the CrPC, the case has been fixed
for the defence evidence. The defence witnesses are yet to be
examined.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.8

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Additional District Judge, 1st Court at

Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: SPL (C) 51/2020.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Vishal Subba.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Judgment.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: Judgment has

been delivered.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case was initiated under

Sections 363, 366, and 376 of the Indian Penal Code read with
Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The accused was charged with
kidnapping, wrongful confinement, and sexual assault of a minor.
All prosecution witnesses were examined, and the accused's
statement under Section 313 of the CrPC was recorded. The
arguments between the prosecution and defence were completed.
The judgment has been delivered, and the accused was convicted.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.9

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Additional District Judge, 1st Court at

Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: SPL (C) 59/2020.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Bhanu Pradhan.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Awaiting prosecution witnesses.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The

prosecution witnesses are yet to be examined.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Sections 363, 366, and 376 of the Indian Penal Code read
with Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The accused is charged with
kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor. The case is currently
pending examination of prosecution witnesses.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.10

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Sessions Judge at Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: SPL (C) 67/2017.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Robin Sahu.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Awaiting investigation report.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The

investigation report is pending.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Sections 376 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code read with
Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The accused is charged with rape
and criminal intimidation. The investigation report is awaited for
further proceedings.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.11

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Sessions Judge at Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: SPL (C) 73/2019.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Amrit Gurung.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Awaiting prosecution evidence.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: Prosecution

witnesses are yet to be examined.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Sections 363, 366, and 376 of the Indian Penal Code read
with Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The accused is charged with
kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor. The case is currently
pending examination of prosecution witnesses.
CRIMINAL CASE NO.12

1. NAME OF THE COURT: Sessions Judge at Darjeeling.

2. TYPE OF CASE: Criminal.

3. NUMBER OF CASE: SPL (C) 75/2019.

4. NAME OF PARTIES: State vs. Bikash Rai.

5. MATTER FIXED FOR HEARING: Awaiting judgment.

6. OBSERVATION MADE DURING THE HEARING: The judgment

is pending.

7. LEARNING FROM OBSERVATION: The case has been initiated

under Sections 363, 366, and 376 of the Indian Penal Code read
with Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The accused is charged with
kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor. The case is currently
awaiting judgment after the examination of prosecution witnesses,
recording of the accused’s statement under Section 313 of the
CrPC, and completion of arguments.
CIVIL CASE NO.1

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Additional District Judge 3rd Court at

Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Matrimonial Suit No. 194/22.

4. Name of Parties: Upashna Tamang vs. Sanjay Bharati.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Exparte hearing.

6. Observation Made During the Hearing: The date is fixed for

exparte hearing.

Learning from Observation: The instant suit has been initiated under
Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 by the petitioner, Upashna
Tamang, praying for the dissolution of her marriage. The respondent
failed to appear in court, and the matter was set for an expert hearing.
CIVIL CASE NO.2

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Additional District Judge 3rd Court at

Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Matrimonial Suit No. 133/22.

4. Name of Parties: Raju Sherpa vs. Sandhika Tamano.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Hearing of the written statement by the

respondent.

Learning from Observation: The suit was filed under Section 13 of the
Hindu Marriage Act 1955 by the petitioner, Raju Sherpa, on the grounds
of desertion. The respondent appeared and requested time to file a
written statement, which was subsequently filed. The next date is fixed
for the hearing of the written statement.
CIVIL CASE NO.3

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Additional District Judge 1st Court at

Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Matrimonial Suit No. 43/22.

4. Name of Parties: Priyanka Tamang vs. Arpan Subba.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Exparte hearing.

Learning from Observation: The suit was initiated by Priyanka Tamang

under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 on the grounds of

cruelty. The respondent repeatedly failed to submit a written statement,

leading the court to fix the matter for an exparte hearing.

CIVIL CASE NO.4

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Additional District Judge 3rd Court at

Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Matrimonial Suit No. 64/23.

4. Name of Parties: Sakun Dewan vs. Suren Dewan.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Awaiting service return.

Learning from Observation: The suit was initiated under Section 13 of

the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 by Sakun Dewan on the grounds of

desertion. The case is pending as the court is awaiting the service return

of the summons.
CIVIL CASE NO.5

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Senior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Succession Case No. 24/22.

4. Name of Parties: Krishnamoni Gurung, Petitioner.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Examination of the petitioner.

Learning from Observation: The petitioner, Krishnamoni Gurung, filed

for the grant of a succession certificate under Section 372 of the Indian

Succession Act for the estate of her brother, Late Rudramoni Gurung. All

proceedings are completed, and the next date is fixed for the

examination of the petitioner.

CIVIL CASE NO.6

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Senior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Succession Case No. 25/22.

4. Name of Parties: Sukbahadur Thapa, Petitioner.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Examination of the petitioner.

Learning from Observation: The petitioner, Sukbahadur Thapa, filed

for a succession certificate under Section 372 of the Indian Succession

Act for the estate of his brother, Late Harkaman Manger. All proceedings

are completed, and the next date is fixed for the examination of the

petitioner.
CIVIL CASE NO.7

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Senior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Title Suit No. 45/22.

4. Name of Parties: Ranjit Singh vs. Kamlesh Rai.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Settlement of issues.

Learning from Observation: The case involves a dispute over the

ownership of a property. The petitioner, Ranjit Singh, has filed a title suit

against Kamlesh Rai, claiming that the latter has illegally occupied his

property. The court is currently in the process of settling the issues

related to the case.

CIVIL CASE NO.8

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Senior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Title Suit No. 46/22.

4. Name of Parties: Dinesh Rai vs. Rajesh Thapa.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Evidence of the plaintiff.

Learning from Observation: The suit involves a dispute over the

demarcation of a property. The plaintiff, Dinesh Rai, has filed a suit

against Rajesh Thapa, claiming that the latter has encroached upon his

property. The next date is fixed for the plaintiff's evidence.

CIVIL CASE NO.9

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Senior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Title Suit No. 48/22.

4. Name of Parties: Ramesh Pradhan vs. Sunita Rai.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Written statement of the defendant.

Learning from Observation: The case concerns a dispute over the

partition of joint family property. The plaintiff, Ramesh Pradhan, has filed

a suit against Sunita Rai, seeking partition of the property. The

defendant has been asked to file a written statement.

CIVIL CASE NO.10

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Senior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Title Suit No. 49/22.

4. Name of Parties: Anil Sharma vs. Bhanu Pratap.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Examination of witnesses.

Learning from Observation: The case involves a dispute over a

contract. The plaintiff, Anil Sharma, has filed a suit against Bhanu

Pratap, alleging that the latter has breached the terms of a contract. The

case is currently pending examination of witnesses.

CIVIL CASE NO.11

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Junior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Title Suit No. 51/22.

4. Name of Parties: Ajay Singh vs. Krishna Gurung.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Arguments.

Learning from Observation: The suit involves a dispute over the

possession of a property. The plaintiff, Ajay Singh, has filed a suit

against Krishna Gurung, claiming that the latter has unlawfully taken

possession of his property. The next date is fixed for arguments.

CIVIL CASE NO.12

1. Name of the Court: Ld. Civil Judge (Junior Division) at Darjeeling.

2. Type of Case: Civil.

3. Number of Case: Title Suit No. 52/22.

4. Name of Parties: Sunil Rai vs. Sanjay Thapa.

5. Matter Fixed for Hearing: Settlement of issues.

Learning from Observation: The suit involves a dispute over a

boundary wall between the properties of the plaintiff, Sunil Rai, and the

defendant, Sanjay Thapa. The court is currently in the process of settling

the issues related to the case.