:1: IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO. 1985 OF 2007 Dr. Anil Shankarrao Chiwhane and ors. ..Petitioners Vs. State of Maharashtra ..Respondent Mr. D.S. Sawant i/by Mr. Rajesh B. Parab and Mr.M.A. Mattar for petitioners. Mr. A.S. Shitole, APP for State. CORAM: B.H. MARLAPALLE, J. CORAM: B.H. MARLAPALLE, J. CORAM: B.H. MARLAPALLE, J. Date : October 24, 2007. Date : October 24, 2007. Date : October 24, 2007. P.C.: P.C.: P.C.: . Heard. A limited prayer has been made in this petition for directions under Section 483 of Cr.P.C. to complete the trial in RCC No. 32 of 1997 within a fixed period. . The learned counsel has pointed out that though the trial court itself has expedited the trial by an order dated 6/10/2007, that by itself is not sufficient, more so when the case has been pending for :2: the last more than 10 years and the charge-sheet has been filed on 13/2/1997. This petition has been filed by the accused persons. . It is hereby directed that the trial of RCC No. 32 of 1997 be completed as expeditiously as possible and preferably by 31st March, 2008. . Petition is disposed off accordingly. . Writ to go to the trial court forthwith. (B.H. Marlapalle,J.) (B.H. Marlapalle,J.) (B.H. Marlapalle,J.)