Arup Biswas v. State of West Bengal and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfer petition refused; cheque-dishonour case (S.138 read with S.142, Negotiable Instruments Act; C. R. Case No. 91 of 2021) retained at Additional Judicial Magistrate, Arambagh instead of City Sessions, Kolkata; grounds alleged were petitioner's ill-health, approx. 87 km distance and pendency since 2021 vs statutory six-month disposal mandate; outcome: application disposed of with expeditious-disposal direction, conclusion preferred within six months from next date of hearing. Parties: Arup Biswas v. The State of West Bengal & Anr.; counsel: Mr. Aditya Sen; Bench: Dr. Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee, J.; dated 08.09.2025.
What did the court decide?
Transfer prayer refused; application disposed of with a direction upon the court below to endeavour expeditious disposal of CR Case No. 91 of 2021 and to conclude it preferably within six months from the next date of hearing.