Supreme Court of India
Lokesh Kumar Jain v. State of Rajasthan
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We hold: (1) The dictum in A.R. Antulay case is correct and still holds the field. (2) The propositions emerging from Article 21 of the Constitution and expounding the right to speedy trial laid down as guidelines in A.R. Antulay case adequately take care of right to speedy trial.
Judgment, page 16
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CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973: s. 482 - Quashing of FIR - Investigation pending for more than nine years - In departmental inquiry on identical charges, appellant exonerated in inquiry report - Held: The instant case is a fit one, where High Court should have exercised its power c uls 482 - Records have not been made available to 0 investigating agency - Keeping the investigation pending will be futile as the department is not sure whether original records can be procured for investigation to bring home the charges -- Considering the fact that delay is caused by respondent, the
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