Krishnavati Verma v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench (Brij Raj Singh, J.), decision dated 14-05-2026, in Application U/S 483 No. 441 of 2026, Krishnavati Verma v. State of U.P. and others. Direction sought for time-bound disposal of a Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Section 12 case (Case No.4746 of 2012, Krishnavati v. Surya Pal) pending since 2012 before ACJM-I, Ambedkar Nagar, beyond the sixty-day limit under Section 12(5); accused absent cooperation since 04.08.2017. Held: trial Court to decide the case within four months of receipt of certified copy, after hearing both sides, without unnecessary adjournments, if no legal impediment. Application disposed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the trial Court to decide Case No.4746 of 2012 within four months from receipt of certified copy of the order, after hearing both parties and without unnecessary adjournments, if there is no other legal impediment.