Kamaljit Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

Criminal Misc. No. M-49735 of 2018 (O&M) Date of decision : December 17, 2018 Kamaljit Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab ....Respondent Coram:

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Fateh Deep Singh Present :

Mr. Karanjeet Singh Brar, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Saurabh Khurana, DAG, Punjab, for the State Fateh Deep Singh, J. (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner has made statement that as per instructions received, he wishes to withdraw the present petition at this stage. Allowed to do so.

Dismissed as withdrawn at this stage.

However, in the light of the fervent prayer made by the counsel for the petitioner that the trial is being protracted and the petitioner is behind the bars since more than five years and that directions be issued for expeditious disposal of the matter.

In view of the aforesaid, directions are issued to the trial court to ensure speedy disposal of the matter by giving short adjournments and wherever necessitated use coercive means and dispose of the trial within a period of six months from the date of receipt of the orders of this Court. DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2018.12.20 09:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.

Criminal Misc. No. M-49735 of 2018 (O&M) -2However, in case the trial is delayed for any reasons occasioned by an act and conduct of the petitioner, he would not derive any benefit from this order.

( Fateh Deep Singh ) December 17, 2018 Judge 'tiwana'

Whether speaking/reasoned ?

Yes/No Whether Reportable ?

Yes/No DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2018.12.20 09:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.