Rajpal Kaur Nijjar @ Raju v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRM-M-34543-2023 2023:PHHC:092372

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-34543-2023 (O&M) Date of decision: 21.07.2023 Rajpal Kaur Nijjar @ Raju ..Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY

Present:

Mr. Kulwinder Singh, Advocate for Mr. Sandeep Arora, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab.

***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J 1.

This petition has been filed for seeking directions to expedite the trial of the complaint bearing No.COMI/43/2016 (Annexure P1) instituted on 04.02.2016 under Sections 504/506 IPC and Section 3(1) (ii) of SC/ST Act and to conclude it in a time bound manner. 2.

Learned counsel contends that there are only 3 witnesses in the case. However, the case is pending trial for the last 7 years. The petitioner is facing hardship on account of the fact that her husband is living in Canada while she and her child though have a valid Visa from 06.03.2023 to 30.11.2023, but are unable to go abroad, on account of the pendency of the present complaint.

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CRM-M-34543-2023 2023:PHHC:092372 3.

Considering the aforesaid facts, the trial Court is requested to expedite the trial and conclude the same preferably within 3 months. 4.

Disposed of.

( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) 21.07.2023 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2023.07.24 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document