- 1 - wp419 rng IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRI.WRIT PETITION NO.419 OF 2011 Smt Pramila Singh .. Petitioner vs 1. Shri Bhikuji Mulji Vadukul 2.State of Maharashtra .. Respondents Mr.Anil Agarwal with Mr.Nilesh Patil for Petitioner Mr.Mahesh Kotian and Mr.Ramesh Siroya for Respt no.1 Ms.M.M.Deshmukh APP for State CORAM: K.U.CHANDIWAL, J DATE: 16th September, 2011 P.C. 1. Heard. Refusal to cross examine the Complainant after availing several opportunities even in the afternoon session has germane to the present proceedings. 2. The record demonstrates all available dilatory tactics are initiated by the Applicant. The matter is of 1997. The Applicant could be served with great difficulties in the year 2005 and for - 2 - wp419 challenge to every order it has been dragged. 3. Learned Counsel for the Accused-Applicant submits that if opportunity to cross examine the Complainant is given it will be adhered to strictly in a time schedule without protracting the matter. He has shown willingness to pay costs also. 4. Considering the above facts on the Applicant's herein paying costs of Rs.10,000/- to the Original Complainant within a week from today, the learned Metropolitan Magistrate shall allow the Accused- Applicant to cross examine the Complainant or his witnesses in Case No.2381/SS/2005. The parties to appear before the learned 13th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Dadar, Mumbai on 29.9.2011. The learned Judge considering the age of the matter shall ensure to dispose of the same within six moths thereafter. Petition disposed of. K.U.Chandiwal, J