Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Rajiv Bind @ Rajeev Bind vs State Of Bihar on 23 February, 2026
1
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.1212 /2026
[SLP [CRL.] NO.4259/2025]
RAJIV BIND @ RAJEEV BIND Appellant(s)
VERSUS
STATE OF BIHAR & ANR. Respondent(s)
O R D E R
Leave granted.
We have heard the learned counsel appearing for
the parties.
The present appeal has been filed by the
appellant seeking anticipatory bail in connection
with Complaint Case No.549/2023 registered for the
offence punishable under Section 498-A of the Indian
Penal Code, 1860.
The dispute between the appellant and respondent
No.2 was referred to the Supreme Court Mediation
Centre vide order dated 09.09.2025.
Learned counsel appearing for the parties submit
that the matter has been amicably settled between the
appellant and the respondent No.2 through the
mediation process.
Signature Not Verified
Digitally signed by
ASHA SUNDRIYAL
Date: 2026.03.11
As per the Settlement Agreement dated
18:03:07 IST
Reason:
17.01.2026, the parties have resolved all the
disputes amicably and have no claims against each
2
other or their respective family members including
maintenance or any movable or immovable property.
It is also submitted that the parties would
abide by the terms and conditions mentioned in the
settlement arrived at between the parties.
The following case is pending between the
parties:
“(i) Respondent No.2/wife has filed a Complaint
Case No.549/2023 dated 09.05.2023 under
Sections 498A, 494, 385 and 34 of the Indian
Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry
Prohibition Act, pending before the learned
CJM, Patna, registered as P.S. Patna.”In view of the settlement having been arrived at
between the parties, the above pending proceeding
shall stand closed.
Learned counsel appearing for the parties pray
that this Court may invoke its extraordinary
jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution of
India and grant a decree of divorce between the
parties by invoking our power under Article 142 of
the Constitution of India.
Accordingly, by invoking our power under Article
142 of the Constitution of India, there shall be a
decree of divorce between the appellant and the
respondent No.2 by mutual consent. A decree of
divorce shall be drawn up accordingly.
3
It is further agreed between the parties that
the present proceeding shall stand closed subject to
the condition that the petitioner shall comply with
the terms and conditions of the settlement.
The Settlement Agreement shall form a part and
parcel of the order.
The appeal stands disposed of, accordingly.
Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand
disposed of.
………………………J.
[M.M. SUNDRESH]
………………………J.
[NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH]
NEW DELHI;
FEBRUARY 23, 2026.
4
ITEM NO.1 COURT NO.5 SECTION II-A
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 4259/2025
[Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 22-01-2025
in CRM No. 33642/2024 passed by the High Court of Judicature at
Patna]
RAJIV BIND @ RAJEEV BIND Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
STATE OF BIHAR & ANR. Respondent(s)
[MEDIATION REPORT RECEIVED]
IA No. 72338/2025 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED
JUDGMENT
IA No. 72339/2025 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.
Date : 23-02-2026 This matter was called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGHFor Petitioner(s) Mr. Nitesh Ranjan, AOR
For Respondent(s) Mr. Manish Kumar, AOR
Mr. Ravi Shanker Jha, Adv.
Ms. Rupali Panwar, Adv.
Ms. Pooja, Adv.
Mr. Vishal Arun Mishra, AOR
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following
O R D E RLeave granted.
The appeal is disposed of in terms of the signed order.
Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.
(ASHA SUNDRIYAL) (POONAM VAID)
DEPUTY REGISTRAR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
[Signed order is placed on the file]
