Devi Shankar Mishra v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of an application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. holding a criminal trial pending since 2013 as unduly delayed. The Court directed the Chief Judicial Magistrate to expedite the trial, disposing of it within one year, after affording parties a hearing.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Chief Judicial Magistrate to expedite and dispose of the pending criminal case within one year after affording opportunity of hearing.