Jagtar Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13937-2020 (O&M) Date of Decision:-17.6.2020 Jagtar Singh ... Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ... Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL Present:- Mr. A.S. Sekhon, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Samina Dhir, DAG, Punjab.

(the aforesaid presence is being recorded through video conferencing since the proceedings are being conducted in Virtual Court) ***** GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J.

(Oral) The learned State counsel has informed that the matter is at its fag end and is now fixed for arguments.

The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he may be permitted to withdraw the present petition. The learned counsel has, however, submitted that the said position of trial has been existing since the month of December, 2019 and that the case was not taken up for final arguments as the learned District & Sessions Judge, Faridkot before whom the matter was listed has retired in the month of December, 2019. In view of specific request for withdrawal of petition, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn. However, the Incharge Sessions Judge, Faridkot is directed to ensure that this matter as well as all other identical matters, which may have been earlier listed before the Court of District & Sessions Judge, Faridkot who is stated to have since retired be distributed KAMAL KUMAR 2020.06.17 16:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-13937-2020 (O&M) amongst other Additional District & Sessions Judges after seeking necessary instructions from the Hon'ble Administrative Judge so that the disposal of cases is not unnecessarily delayed.

Needless to mention, the trial Court concerned shall do the needful for ensuring that the matter is expeditiously disposed of. 17.6.2020 (Gurvinder Singh Gill) kamal Judge Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No KAMAL KUMAR 2020.06.17 16:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document