Jyoti Chugh v. State of Punjab etc.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court heard a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. requesting directions to expedite a delayed trial. The court directed the trial court to complete the trial within six months and ensured accused presence at hearings.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued to complete trial within six months and ensure accused presence without adjournments.
What the court decided
Crl. Misc. No. M-14055 of 2015 -1-
In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Crl. Misc. No. M-14055 of 2015 Date of Decision: 22.12.2016
Jyoti Chugh
......Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and others
.....Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANITA CHAUDHRY
Present: Mr. Navrattan Singh, Advocate for Mr. Navkiran Singh, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. Deep Singh, AAG, Punjab.
Mr. Daldeep Singh, Advocate for the accused.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether directions can be issued to the trial court to expedite a delayed criminal trial under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Jyoti Chugh
- respondent
State of Punjab and others
Coram
Anita Chaudhry
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Punjab & Haryana HC
- Decided on
- · December
- Registered
- Case no.
- CRM-M/14055/2015
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