Shatrughan Upadhyay v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench; Application U/S 483 No. 420 of 2026; Brij Raj Singh, J.; decided May 11, 2026; disposed of. Complainant sought expedition of S.138 N.I. Act complaint case (Criminal Case no.3309 of 2023, Shatrughan Upadhyay vs. Amit Dinesh Sharma) pending since 2023 before ACJM Court no.27, Sultanpur. Court invoked Section 143(3) N.I. Act (six-month conclusion endeavour) and directed the trial court to expedite proceedings without unnecessary adjournments, absent legal impediment. No precedent cited; no costs or quantum.
What did the court decide?
Direction issued to the court of Additional Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate, Court no.27, Sultanpur to adhere to Section 143(3) N.I. Act and expedite Criminal Case no.3309 of 2023 without unnecessary adjournments, if there is no legal impediment. ¶13