Akash v. State Of Haryana

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-31125 of 2020 DATE OF DECISION :- October 09, 2020 Akash

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. MADAAN Present:- Mr. P.S. Ahluwalia, Advocate for the petitioner. *** The case has been taken up through Video Conferencing. Mr. Tanuj Sharma, AAG, Haryana has accepted notice on behalf of State of Haryana.

The case has been at the stage of defence and arguments since long. It appears that on account of outbreak of Covid-19 since the functioning of the Courts was effected, further progress in the case could not be made. The physical hearings in the Courts at District level in the State of Haryana are likely to be resumed very shortly. Since the trial is at the fag end, it would be proper and appropriate if the case is decided on merits rather than releasing the petitioner on bail during pendency of the trial. Accordingly, the present petition for regular bail is disposed of with a direction to the trial Court to make earnest efforts to conclude the trial within a period of three months from the date the physical hearings in the Courts get resumed.

(H.S. MADAAN) JUDGE October 09, 2020 p.singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PARVINDER SINGH 2020.10.09 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh