SUSMITA DAS Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner who along with others have been charge -sheeted under section 498A/406 IPC and happened to be the sister -in -law of the de facto complainant has approached this court for quashing of the charge -sheet on the grounds as follows;

(2.) IN addition to that it was contended an application for discharge was filed but the learned Magistrate rejected such application without considering the order passed by the High Court in connection with CRR 3836 of 2012. Heard the learned advocate appearing on behalf of the petitioner. Perused the materials on record.

(3.) TRIAL court is directed to at once take up the matter for consideration of the question of charge, if not such stage has already been crossed. If finally charge is framed trial to be commenced at once and proceeded strictly in terms of section 309 CrPC and all endeavours must be made to conclude the trial as expeditiously as possible preferably within 10 months from the date of its commencement. Office is directed to communicate this order to the court below.