Brief Facts:
The petitioner approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking the expeditious trial of a criminal case pending before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Panchkula. The case in question is registered under Sections 323, 506, and 452 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following an FIR dated September 11, 2021. Despite the submission of the challan on December 17, 2021, the petitioner contended that no charges have been framed by the trial court to date. The petitioner alleged that the accused are deliberately delaying the trial, causing undue prolongation of the proceedings. Petitioner expressed concern over the delay in framing charges despite the challan being submitted more than two years ago and emphasized the significance of timely justice, noting that prolonged delays in criminal trials can lead to frustration of justice.
Observations by the High Court:
The High Court, after considering the arguments presented, directed the trial court to expedite the proceedings, ensuring that the trial progresses without any further unnecessary delays. The petition was accordingly disposed of with instructions to the trial court to act promptly in advancing the case to the next procedural stage.
Case Title: Shilpa vs State of Haryana and another
Case Number: CRM-M No.36248 of 2024
Advocate for the Petitioner: Mr. Akinchan Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner
Date of Decision: 30.07.2024
