IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.BASANT THURSDAY, THE 24TH MAY 2007 / 3RD JYAISHTA 1929 WP(C).No. 11450 of 2007(K) -------------------------- CC.1518/2005 of J.M.F.C., KODUNGALLUR .................... PETITIONER: ------------ ANSAR, S/O. K.K.MUHAMMED, AGED 35 YEARS, KALLUNGAL HOUSE, P.O.AZHEEKODE, KODUNGALLUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.JIJO PAUL RESPONDENTS: ------------- THE STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, HOME DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, TRIVANDRUM. BY G.P. SRI. JIKKU JACOB. THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 24/05/2007, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: R. BASANT, J. ------------------------------------------------- W.P.(C) NO.11450 OF 2007-K ------------------------------------------------- Dated this the 24th day of May, 2007 JUDGMENT The report of the learned Magistrate has been received. The report of the learned Magistrate shows that the prosecution under Sec.498A of the IPC against the accused stands posted to 20/6/07 for examination of witnesses. The matter stands listed for trial – for examination of witnesses from 20/12/06. No witness has been examined so far, it is reported. 2. I am satisfied, in these circumstances, that there can be a direction to the learned Magistrate to expeditiously complete the trial in the case. 3. In the result, this writ petition is allowed. It is directed that the learned Magistrate shall make every endeavour to dispose of the case as expeditiously as possible – at any rate, within a period of four months from 20/6/07 – the date on which the case now stands posted for trial. Compliance shall be reported to this Court. Sd/- (R. BASANT, JUDGE) Nan/ //true copy// P.S. To Judge