Smt Nisha v. State of U.P & Anr.

Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned A.G.A. for the State.

By means of the present application under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the applicant has sought for a suitable direction to the learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Auraiya to expedite the proceedings of Case No. 420 of 2020 (Smt. Nisha Vs. Vishal Dixit), under Section 125(3) Cr.P.C., Police Station Phaphund, District Auraiya and to decide the same within time stipulated by this Court, which is pending before the aforesaid court.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the applicant that applicant was awarded maintenance by the Family Court vide order dated 16.10.2019. The applicant has filed the aforesaid case under Section 125(3) Cr.P.C. in the year 2020 but no substantial progress has been made so far, due to which she is facing financial hardship. Learned counsel further submits that a direction may be issued to the concerned court to decide the aforesaid case within specific time frame.

In view of aforesaid, the concerned Family Court is directed to expedite the proceedings of the aforesaid case and to decide the same as early as possible, preferably within a period of six months from the date of production of copy of this order before the court concerned, provided there is no legal impediment.

The application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is disposed of accordingly. Order Date :- 3.3.2025 SK Srivastava