The Court allowed a writ petition filed by an accused urging the Trial Court to expedite criminal proceedings due to delays, expired defence witnesses, and the alleged murder of a mother witness.
Trial Court directed to expedite trial and ensure no unnecessary adjournments are granted for recording of evidence.
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STATE(GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ORS. ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Rahul Tyagi, Additional Standing Counsel (Crl.) with Ms. Priya Rai, Mr. Jatin, Mr. Aashish Chojar and Mr. Sangeet Sibou, Advocates for R-1, R-3 to R-7.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI SINGH
O R D E R
CRL.M.A. 577/2024 (Exemption)
W.P.(CRL) 69/2024
W.P.(CRL) 69/2024 Page 1 of 2
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continues to be at the stage of prosecution evidence, with no substantial progress.
JYOTI SINGH, J
JANUARY 08, 2024/shivam
W.P.(CRL) 69/2024 Page 2 of 2
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Trial Court should be directed to expedite the trial to prevent prejudice due to the expiration or death of defence witnesses.
Whether unnecessary adjournments should be prevented during the recording of evidence.
What reliefs are available under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution and Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent delay in criminal trials involving deceased witnesses.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
MANISH CHADHA
STATE(GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ORS.
JYOTI SINGH
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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