Disposed

Bablu Mathur v. State (Nct) of Delhi

Delhi HC22 May 2024BAIL APPLN./1240/2024

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The High Court disposed of the bail application by directing the trial court to expedite the trial, which had been pending since 2015, within six months. The applicant was granted liberty to apply for bail before the trial court if the trial was not concluded within the stipulated period due to reasons not attributable to him.

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Trial court directed to expedite trial within six months; applicant granted liberty to apply for bail if trial delayed for reasons not attributable to him.

Bablu Mathur Vs State (Nct) of Delhi — Bail and Remand | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- BAIL APPLN. 1240/2024

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BABLU MATHUR ..... applicant Through: Mr.Vikas Padora, Mr.Dipanshu Chugh, Mr.Tushar Malik, Advs.

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versus

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STATE (NCT) OF DELHI ..... Respondent Through: Ms.Priyanka Dalal, APP with Insp. Naveen Kumar.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA O R D E R

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% 22.05.2024

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This application has been filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (in short, ‘Cr.P.C.’) praying for being released on bail in FIR No. 221/2015 registered at Police Station: Karol Bagh, Central Delhi originally for offence under Sections 302/394/397/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (in short, ‘IPC’) and Section 27 of the Arms Act, 1959.

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The learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant shall be satisfied if a direction is issued to the learned Trial Court to expedite the conclusion of the trial.

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It is seen that the trial has been pending adjudication since the year 2015. The applicant has already undergone incarceration of more than six years.

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Presently, 31 out of 49 witnesses are stated to have been examined by the learned Trial Court.

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Keeping in view the above, the learned Trial Court is requested to expedite the conclusion of the trial and make an effort to

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This is a digitally signed order.

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conclude the same within a period of six months of the first listing of the case before it post this order, subject to the applicant and the other co-accused co-operating in the same.

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In case for any reason not attributable to the applicant, the trial is delayed and is not concluded in the above period, the applicant shall be at liberty to make an application seeking bail from the learned Trial Court. Any such application filed, shall be considered by the learned Trial Court in accordance with law.

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Let a copy of this order be sent to the learned Trial Court for information and ensuring compliance.

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The application is disposed of in the above terms.

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NAVIN CHAWLA, J

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MAY 22, 2024 RN

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