IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.1120 of 2008 JAGDISH KUMAR KARN Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ANR ----------- 4. 1.09.2009 Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for the State. The petitioner is an accused in G.R. No. 638 of 2001/Tr. No. 1004 of 2008 under Section 409 of the Penal Code pending in the Court of Judicial Magistrate, lst Class, Jhanjharpur, District Madhubani. Directions are sought for expeditious disposal of the case in pursuance of the FIR instituted as far back as on 29.7.2001 registered as Phulparas PS Case No. 119 of 2001. The report called for from the court below reveals that the petitioner himself remained absconding when he appeared belatedly, leading to charge being framed as late as on 10.6.2005. The evidence has commenced thereafter and the deposition of three PWs has already been recorded awaiting deposition of seven more prosecution witnesses who were not appearing despite summons. While the petitioner wants expeditious disposal of the prosecution he has to accept part of the blame for the delay and latches on his own part also. The Court below shall take appropriate steps for ensuring presence of remaining prosecution witnesses including coercive orders, if necessary, to be duly complied by the Superintendent of Police, Madhubani so that prosecution of the petitioner is disposed of in accordance with law. The writ application stands disposed off. Snkumar/- (Navin Sinha,J.)