Smt. Sarita Gupta v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge Article 227 matter (No. 2232 of 2020, decided 23.06.2020) before Shamim Ahmed, J.: Smt. Sarita Gupta v. State of U.P. and Another. Petition sought expedition of pending Case No. 261 of 2019 (Sarita Vs Ashok) under Section 125 Cr.P.C., P.S. Tharwai, District Prayagraj. Lower court directed to conclude the proceedings within two months without unnecessary adjournments, save where a legal impediment exists or a higher court has stayed the proceedings; petition disposed of finally. No precedent cited; no costs or monetary quantum awarded.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the lower court concerned to expedite and conclude the proceedings of Case No. 261 of 2019 within two months without granting unnecessary adjournments to either party, unless there is a legal impediment or a higher court has stayed the proceedings.