The petitioner sought directions for the expeditious disposal of a pending criminal trial, citing long adjournments. The High Court held that while it encourages expeditious disposal, it cannot manage the calendar of trial courts or issue directions in individual cases. The petition was disposed of without directing any specific action.
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RAKESH .....Petitioner Through: Mr.Chetan Lokur and Mr.Vaibhav Kaul, Advts.
versus
GOVERNMENT OF N C T OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr.Satish Kumar, APP for State. SI Vijay, PS Farsh Bazar
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SHARMA
O R D E R % 02.08.2024
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shall expedite the trials.
DINESH KUMAR SHARMA, J
AUGUST 2, 2024 rb/na …
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court can direct the trial court to expedite the trial in an individual criminal case due to long adjournments?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
RAKESH
GOVERNMENT OF N C T OF DELHI
DINESH KUMAR SHARMA
As recorded by the court registry
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