Dr. Satyendra Pratap Singh v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), decided March 25, 2026, by Brij Raj Singh, J. — Application under Section 483 (APPLICATION U/S 483 No. 231 of 2026) by Dr. Satyendra Pratap Singh seeking expeditious trial of his Section 138 Negotiable Instrument Act complaint (Complaint Case no.25110 of 2023, Additional Court no.1, Lucknow, pending since 2023). Held: trial court directed to adhere to Section 143(3) N.I. Act (expeditious trial, endeavour to conclude within six months) and to expedite proceedings without unnecessary adjournments; application disposed of. No precedents cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the court concerned (Additional Court no.1, Lucknow) to adhere to Section 143(3) of the N.I. Act and expedite the proceedings of Complaint Case no.25110 of 2023 without granting unnecessary adjournments; the application stands disposed of.