Francis Koshappan Kuttikadan v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Expeditious disposal / speedy trial — writ of mandamus under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India — criminal case RCC No.420952 of 2011 pending since 2011 before 3rd Joint Civil Judge Junior Division & JMFC, Thane — application for alteration of charge by Special Public Prosecutor pending consideration — petitioner senior citizen aged 76 — trial court requested to expedite disposal subject to prior cases and expedited matters — petition disposed of. Coram: Ashwin D. Bhobe, J. Decision date: 20 April 2026.
What did the court decide?
Request to the 3rd Joint Civil Judge Junior Division & JMFC, Thane to make an endeavour to expedite the disposal of RCC No. 420952 of 2011, subject to prior cases and expedited matters; writ petition disposed of with these directions. ¶18