Mohd. Kaleem and 2 Others v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. Home Govt. U.P. Civil Sectt. Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Applicants sought quashing of a summoning order and charge sheet in a pending criminal case but did not press the petition on merits. The Court permitted them to move a discharge application within three weeks, directed its expeditious disposal by a reasoned order, and barred coercive steps for six weeks or till decision, whichever was earlier.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file discharge application within three weeks; expeditious reasoned disposal directed; no coercive steps for six weeks or till decision.