Petitioner seeks writ of Mandamus directing ASJ POCSO to conclude trial within one month. Court issues notice, accepts response arguing matter is underway, and disposes of petition noting previous orders and trial status.
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SANJAY JHA .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Arnayak Pathak, Advocate.
versus
STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC and Mr. Ashvini Kumar, Advocate. Advocate for R-2 (presence not given)
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SAURABH BANERJEE
O R D E R % 16.03.2026
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learned counsel for the complainant/ prosecutrix submits that the learned Trial Court is already in the midst of hearing final arguments since 16.02.2026, 18.02.2026, 19.02.2026, 20.02.2026 and 26.02.2026 and the matter is now listed on 18.03.2026, the learned Trial Court is requested to conclude the final arguments on or before 31.03.2026.
SAURABH BANERJEE, J.
MARCH 16, 2026/NA
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court must direct the trial court to expedite and conclude the trial within one month in a long-pending criminal case.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Sanjay Jha
State NCT of Delhi
Anr.
Saurabh Banerjee
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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