Avtar Singh Sethi v. State Of Maharashtra And ANR

by CHITRA SANJAY SONAWANE Date:

2025.03.19 19:39:11 +0530 CHITRA SANJAY SONAWANE Chitra Sonawane 505-WP-1205-2025.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Cri.Writ Petition No.1205 of 2025 Avtar Singh Sethi ...... Petitioner Vs.

The State of Maharashtra & Anr.

...... Respondents.

--- Mr Jitesh Agarwal for the petitioner.

Ms Sangita Phad, APP for respondent/State.

--- Coram : R.N.Laddha, J.

Date : 19 March 2025.

P.C. :

The petitioner has approached this Court seeking a limited relief in the form of direction to the Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Andheri, Mumbai, to expedite the hearing of CC No.1795/SS/2013.

2.

Upon reviewing the case records, it is evident that CC No.1795/SS/2013 has been pending adjudication since the year 2013. Considering the substantial delay in the proceedings and in the interest of justice, the learned trial Court is directed to expedite the hearing and ensure the timely disposal of the case.

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The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

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