IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.969 of 2007 KAPILDEO RAJAK Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 2 24.10.2008. Heard learned counsel for the parties. In the instant petition, the petitioner has made two prayers, firstly for expeditious disposal of Sessions Trial No. 699 of 1993 on day to day basis and secondly to provide full security to the witnesses of the case in light of order dated 14.10.2003, passed by this Court in Cr.misc.No.22822/2000. The petitioner lodged a complaint on 29.3.1992 which has been registered as Maranch (Panchmahla) PS case no.11 of 1992 for offences under sections 364,347 and 386 I.P.C. After investigation, charge sheet was submitted but the case has not yet been concluded. In the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs that Additional Sessions Judge II, Barh or his successor or learned Sessions Judge, Patna to ensure that trial of the aforesaid case is expedited so as to be concluded at the earliest as the occurrence is of 1993 long delay in disposal of trial would also amount to denial of justice to either parties. So far the second relief of the petitioner is concerned, this court reiterates the direction given by this court under order 14.10.2003 in respect of providing security to the prosecution witnesses who are to attend the Court. The prosecution will inform the I.O. and the S.P. of the district, the dates on which the witnesses have to depose, to ensure - 2 - their appearances. In para 12 of the counter affidavit, the SDPO, Barh himself has stated that police is duty bound to provide security to the witnesses appearing in court for adducing their evidences in connection with cases. The writ petition is allowed accordingly. Shashi. (S.P.Singh,J).