Supreme Court of India

Srinivasa Gopal v. Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh (now State)

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Bench Sabyasachi Mukherji J.
Decided 18 July 1988

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that the A proceedings cannot be proceeded any further.

Judgment, page 9

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Constitution of India, 1950-Art. 21-inordinate delay of 9-1/2 years in proceeding with criminal prosecution for rash and negligent driving-Proceedings quashed-Quick justice is a sine qua non of Art. 21. c ""' Cr. P. . 1973-Sections 468 and 473--Taking cognizance after expiry of the period of limitation-When permissible? Assam Frontier (Administration of Justice) Regulation 1945- Section 32-Applicability of Cr.P. . 1973 to Arunachal Pradesh.…

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