Judgement
C. P. CHUGH
(Querist) 29 May 2012
This query is : Resolved
Dear All,
Is there any time limit under CrPC to pronouce judgment after the arguments have been heard by the ld court or the court can defer prounoucement at his pleasure.
Shonee Kapoor
(Expert) 30 May 2012
Unfortunately this is one query, I am also digging upon.
Regards,
Shonee Kapoor
harassed.by.498a@gmail.com
dev kapoor
(Expert) 31 May 2012
Mr.Shonee is very right, 'Unfortunately'Legislature did not notice this 'most wanted' lacuna in the criminal justice delivery system due to which litigants face unwanted harassment at the whims of "judge/Magistrate".The worst condition is w.r.t some H.Cs.But Some H/Cs have issued Circulars(though Not-to-be-followed by subordinate Judges or by themselves) directiing that "Judgment must be announced within 15 days from the conclusion of arguements.If it is not done concerned Judge will specify reasons for furtrher adjournment".But Judges have devised various tactics to avoid the Circular direction by wtriting in interim order sheets, "Heard in part.List for furher Arguements..& the like".This continues for various dates & Judgment is delayed Sine Die with these REASONS!!!!
We Wish there were cherished amendments in Law.Sooner the better.
C. P. CHUGH
(Querist) 31 May 2012
Agreed with Xperts. In one of my case the following order was passed on day X
" Due to heavy board, judgement could not be pronouced to-day. Come up on day Y for final order"
on day Y the Ld PO was on leave. Alternate PO passed the following order.
" Ld PO on leave. Come up on Day Z for the purposes fixed"
And the duration between hearing and closing of final argumants and day Z is already for more than 100 days.
Do not know what would happen on day Z
