Jagdish Kumar vs State Of Punjab And Another
2022 Latest Caselaw 11659 P&H

       IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
                    AT CHANDIGARH


127                                            CRM-M-11785-2022
                                               Date of Decision: 19.09.2022

Jagdish Kumar                                            ......... Petitioner
                                               Versus

State of Punjab and another                             ......... Respondents

CORAM:          HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA

Present:-       Mr. Jatinder Nagpal, Advocate for the petitioner.

                Mr. Harsimar Singh Sitta, DAG, Punjab.

                Mr. Manav Parteek Sharma, Advocate for
                Mr. Simranjit Singh, Advocate for respondent No. 2.

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ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL)

After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that

he would be contended and satisfied if this Court directs the trial Court to expedite the trial

because driver of the truck was in ITBP and is going to retire shortly.

Learned counsel for the complainant submits that he has no objection in

case the trial is expedited.

The prayer is genuine, the same is allowed.

Given above, the present petition is disposed of and this Court requests the

learned trial Court to expedite the trial and try to complete it on or before 31.05.2023.

Parties are directed not to seek any adjournment. Since, the petitioner is

posted at border area.

Given above, it shall be permissible for the petitioner to represent through

his counsel provided he does not claim any prejudice in this regard and such exemption is

granted for all dates except at the time of recording of statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C

and pronouncement of final judgment.

                                               (ANOOP CHITKARA)
                                                   JUDGE
19.09.2022
Jyoti-II

                          Whether speaking/reasoned             Yes/No
                             Whether Reportable                 Yes/No
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