Sadhu Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM-M-29813-2021 (O&M) Date of decision :16.09.2021 Sadhu Singh ... Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab ... Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN

Present:

Mr. Ranbir Singh Sekhon, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hittan Nehra, Addl. AG Punjab.

ALKA SARIN, J. (ORAL) Heard through video conferencing.

After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the present petition. He, however, states that the petitioner, who is 22 years old, has been in custody since 25.01.2019 and since the trial is taking time, a direction may be issued for expeditious hearing of the trial.

Learned counsel for the State has no objection if a direction is issued to expedite the trial.

Dismissed as withdrawn. However, the Trial Court is requested to try and conclude the trial within a period of six months from the date of receipt of the certified copy of this order.

( ALKA SARIN ) JUDGE NOTE: Whether speaking/non-speaking: Speaking Whether reportable: YES/NO September 16, 2021 tripti TRIPTI SAINI 2021.09.17 11:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document