IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.855 of 2008 BHAGWAT PRASAD GUPTA,SON OF LATE BENI PRASAD GUPTA RESIDENT OF VILLAGE SIKENDRA, P.S. SIKENDRA, DISTRICT JAMUI---PETITIONER Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JAMUI 3. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, JAMUI 4. THE OFFICER IN CHARGE, POLICE STATION SIKENDRA, DISTRICT- JAMUI 5. SHRI UDAY KUMAR, THE THEN CIRCLE OFFICER CUM BLOCK SUPPLY OFFICER, SIKENDRA DISTRICT JAMUI---RESPONDENTS. ----------- 2 5.3.2009 This application has been filed for quashing the entire criminal proceeding of Sikendra P.S. case No. 18 of 1994 ( G.R. No. 254 of 1994. Mr. Bharat Lal, appears on behalf of the petitioner. State is represented by Assistant Counsel to Government Advocate No.VIII. Quashing of the criminal prosecution is sought for on the ground of inordinate delay in conclusion of the trial. I am of the opinion that this is not a fit case in which trial deserves to be quashed on the ground of delay. However, I direct the learned Magistrate in seisin of the case to dispose of the trial within four months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order. Application stands disposed off with the direction aforesaid. (Chandramauli Kr.Prasad, ACJ.) A.Kumar