Saif Ali v. State Of Punjab And ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-2277-2019 Date of Decision: 10.10.2022 Saif Ali ......... Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and another ......... Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA Present:- Mr. K.S. Dadwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Harsimar Singh Sitta, DAG, Punjab.

Mr. Jagdeep Singh Virk, Advocate for respondents No.2 and 3. **** ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the matter had been compromised between the parties and the statements of certain witnesses had also been recorded during trial. However, given the legal position and FIR under Section 304-A IPC; involving road accidents, which cannot be quashed on the basis of compromise. He further submits that he wants to withdraw the present petition with a direction to the trial Court to expedite the trial and also to permit recalling of the witnesses on filing an appropriate application in this regard before trial Court. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant has no objection to the aforesaid prayer.

Given above, the present petition stands disposed of having been withdrawn with liberty aforesaid.

It is clarified that it shall be permissible for the petitioner to file an application for recalling of the witnesses in accordance with law and the Court shall consider such application.

It is further clarified that the trial Court shall try to complete the trial on or before 31.03.2023.

(ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 10.10.2022 Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No JYOTI 2022.10.12 10:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document