IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.3731 of 2000 SARDUL VIKRAM GUPTA son of late Shiv Prasad Gupta, Editor, „Aaj‟ Hindi Newspaper, Patna, Permanent resident of “Aaj Bhawan”, Sant Kabir Road, Varanasi (U.P.S.) ..….. …….Petitioner Versus 1.STATE OF BIHAR 2.Dr. B.H. Khan, son of Dr.Md.Nazim Khan, resident of village-Kabilpur (Mohammadabad) P.S.-Lalganj, Dist.-Vaishali, at present residing at 36, Swarajpuri Road, P.S.-Civil Lines, Dist.Gaya. ……. ..…..Opp. Party ----------- 5. 21.5.2010. On 19.5.2010 when the case was called out, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner either to press this petition or to make a prayer for adjournment. However, as a last indulgence, the case was adjourned for a day. While adjourning the case, it was noticed that interim order of stay is continuing since 14.3.2000. Today, again when the case was called out, none has come forward on behalf of the petitioner either to press this petition or to make a prayer for adjournment. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed due to non- prosecution. In view of rejection of this petition, interim order of stay dated 14.3.2000 stands automatically vacated. Let a copy of this order be sent to the court below forthwith. Md.S. ( Rakesh Kumar, J.)