Laxman Dass v. State of Haryana and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner, an octogenarian, sought directions for the expeditious disposal of a pending criminal complaint. The court directed the trial court to decide the matter promptly without inviting adjournments, dispensing with notice to private respondents due to the limited relief sought.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued to the trial court to decide the complaint as expeditiously as possible, subject to the condition that the petitioner shall not seek any adjournment.