Uma Devi v. the State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench (Court No. 16); Brij Raj Singh, J.; Application U/S 483 No. 1090 of 2025, decided 18.12.2025; applicant Uma Devi through counsel Avneesh Kumar Shukla; opposite parties State of U.P. (Home Secretary) and another through G.A. Subject: direction for speedy trial of Complaint Case No. 575/2022 (U/s 138 NI Act), 'Uma Devi Vs. Rajat Trading Company', pending since 27.09.2022 before Civil Judge (J.D.)/Judicial Magistrate, Musafirkhana, Sultanpur; compliance with Section 143(3) N.I. Act; six-month timeline computed from placing of certified copy of order; application disposed of. No precedent cited or discussed.
What did the court decide?
Direction issued to the Court of Civil Judge (J.D.)/Judicial Magistrate, Musafirkhana, District Sultanpur to adhere to Section 143(3) of the N.I. Act and decide Complaint Case No. 575/2022 (U/s 138 NI Act) expeditiously in accordance with law within six months from the date a certified copy of the order is placed before the court concerned.