Ravi Singh and 4 Others v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Appellants appealed to quash a summoning order under various IPC and SC/ST Act sections. The High Court held no useful purpose would be served in hearing the appeal, instead ordaining the trial court to expedite the complaint case's disposal within 12 months without unnecessary adjournments, while prohibiting coercive action against appellants pending trial.
What did the court decide?
Trial court directed to expedite disposal within 12 months; coercive action stayed pending case pendency.