Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRM-M/37535/2026 of RAVI LAL Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 14 July 2026
THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 125 CRM-M-37535-2026 Date of Decision: 14.07.2026 RAVI LAL ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Ms. Neha Shukla, Advocate for the petitioner. H.S. Grewal, J.(Oral) 1. The present
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH
Date of Decision: 14.07.2026
RAVI LAL
... PETITIONER
VERSUS
STATE OF PUNJAB
... RESPONDENT
CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL
Present:-
Ms. Neha Shukla, Advocate for the petitioner.
H.S. Grewal, J.(Oral)
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1. The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973), seeking issuance of appropriate directions to the respondent(s) to expedite the trial and ensure its conclusion within a time- bound period in case titled "State v. Ravi Lal", bearing Sessions Case No. SC/29/2024 (earlier SC/157/2020, transferred from the Court of the learned District & Sessions Judge, Sangrur), arising out of FIR No. 91 dated 15.11.2019, registered under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station City Ahmedgarh, District Sangrur.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the statement of the accused under Section 313 Cr.P.C. was recorded on 06.02.2024, whereafter the case was fixed for defence evidence. She further submits that the petitioner does not intend to lead any defence evidence and, therefore, the trial may be directed to be concluded expeditiously. RENU RAWAT 2026.07.15 17.14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh
3. Notice of motion.
4. Mr. P.S.Pandher, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent- State.
5. I have heard the submissions made by ld. counsel for the petitioner and perused the record.
6. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, the learned trial Court is directed to hear the final arguments and decide the case expeditiously, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.
7. Accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of. 14.07.2026
(H.S.GREWAL) renu
JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.15 17.14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh