Ajay Kumar Singh Alias Ajay Kumar v. Sub Division Magistrate Patti Pratapgarh and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Expedition of pending Section 145 Cr.P.C. proceedings before SDM, Patti, Pratapgarh (Case No.T202302570405339, pending since 15.06.2023); application under Section 483 disposed of with direction for expeditious conclusion; right to speedy trial/disposal implicit under Article 21 of the Constitution, citing Maneka Gandhi (1978) 1 SCC 248, Hussainara Khatoon (1980) 1 SCC 81, Kadra Pahadiya (1981) 3 SCC 671; single Judge Saurabh Lavania, J.; order dated 24.1.2025; no monetary quantum.
What did the court decide?
Direction issued to the Court concerned (Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Patti, Pratapgarh) to make all endeavour for concluding the proceedings of Case No.T202302570405339 (Ajay Kumar Singh vs. Malti Singh and others) under Section 145 Cr.P.C., pending since 15.06.2023, expeditiously; no monetary relief involved. ¶10