Rakesh Kumar Alias Raju v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH 2024:PHHC:017773 CRM-M-18578-2023 Date of decision: February 8th, 2024 Rakesh Kumar @ Raju .....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab .....Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Sanjiv Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Arun Luthra, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) Learned State counsel, on instructions, has informed the Court that the examination-in-chief of the complainant stands recorded, however, the case is now fixed for 28.02.2024 for his cross-examination. It has, on instructions, also been submitted that the petitioner is a man of criminal antecedents as he is involved in seven other criminal cases of similar nature. In the circumstances, learned counsel for the petitioner does not press the instant petition and prays for withdrawal of the same, however, with a prayer that since the petitioner has been in custody for 3 years and 8 months, the trial Court be directed to expedite the trial.

In view of the prayer made, the trial Court shall make earnest efforts to expedite the trial and conclude it expeditiously within the next five months.

PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.02.09 09:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh

CRM-M-18578-2023 -2The defence counsel shall also cooperate in the expeditious disposal of the trial by not taking unnecessary adjournments.

The instant petition is dismissed as withdrawn. February 8th, 2024 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.02.09 09:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh