IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 9487 of 2011-I. Decided on: November 9, 2011. Rakesh Kumar. Versus State of H.P. & ors. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. For the petitioner: M/S Rajiv Rai & Malay Kaushal, Advocates. For the Respondents: Mr. R.K. Bawa, AG with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. AG for respondents No. 1 & 2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The petitioner is essentially aggrieved on account of pendency of two criminal cases before the JMIC, Bilaspur--FIR Nos. 141 of 2009 and 145 of 2010. The former is registered under Sections 341, 323, 336, 504, 506 read with Section 34 IPC and the latter under Sections 279, 337, 429 IPC. It is submitted that on account of the pendency of the criminal cases, the future of the petitioner is completely marred since he is not able to participate in any fruitful selection process. Having regard to the entire facts and circumstances of the case and in the peculiar fact situation, there will be a direction to the JMIC, Bilaspur to dispose of both the cases as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of four months from the date of production of copy of this judgment by the petitioner before the JMIC. It is made clear that the petitioner, other accused and the prosecution shall render all necessary cooperation to the Court for the disposal of the cases, as above. 2. With the above observations, the writ petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. Authenticated copy. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. November 9, 2011. ( Justice Rajiv Sharma), (karan/vs) Judge.