Krishna Devi v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-30589 of 2020

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-30589 of 2020 DATE OF DECISION :- February 10, 2021 Krishna Devi

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. MADAAN Present:- Mr. Barjinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. J.S. Ghumman, DAG, Punjab.

*** The case has been taken up through Video Conferencing. Observing that the Court is not inclined to grant the relief, learned counsel for the petitioner states that he be permitted to withdraw the present petition, however, a direction be issued to the trial Court to conclude the trial expeditiously.

Learned State counsel submits that out of 12 prosecution witnesses cited the prosecution has examined 1 prosecution witness so far and the next date of hearing in the trial Court is 25.2.2021. Under the circumstances, the trial Court is directed to conclude the trial expeditiously by giving short adjournments and if either of the party seeks adjournment the same is to be granted for justifiable reason only which is to be recorded in writing. The State shall of course cause appearance of PWs in the Court on the date(s) fixed by the trial Court. The accused shall not seek any unnecessary PARVINDER SINGH 2021.02.10 16:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRM-M-30589 of 2020 adjournment in the trial. The trial Court is to make earnest efforts to conclude the trial within six months from the date of receipt of copy of order there. With such observations, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn.

A copy of this order be sent to the trial Court through District and Sessions Judge concerned.

(H.S. MADAAN) JUDGE February 10, 2021 p.singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PARVINDER SINGH 2021.02.10 16:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh