Jyoti Shukla v. State Of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Deptt. Of Home

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Counsel for the State and perused the material placed on record. The instant petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India has been filed with the prayer for issuance of direction to the Principal Judge, Family Court, Ayodhya to decide the Case No. 114 of 2021, under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. as well as proceeding under Section 125(3) of Cr.P.C. which is connected along with the application under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. (Jyoti Shukla Vs. Shivam Pandey), within the period stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the matter pertains to the year 2021, but the same has not been decided as yet. After arguing at length, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that interest of justice would be sub- served if this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to direct the Principal Judge, Family Court, Ayodhya to decide the aforesaid case of the petitioner within the stipulated period of time as may be fixed by this court. Learned Counsel for the State has no objection to the aforesaid prayer made by the petitioner. Considering aforesaid innocuous prayer, the Principal Judge, Family Court, Ayodhya is directed to consider and decide the Case No. 114 of 2021, under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. as well as proceeding under Section 125(3) of Cr.P.C. which is connected along with the application under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. (Jyoti Shukla Vs. Shivam Pandey), within a period of six months, from the date a certified copy of this order is produced before him, in accordance with law, after affording the opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned, if there is no legal impediment. The aforesaid order is subject to co-operation of the petitioner. With the aforesaid observation, the instant petition stands disposed of. Order Date :- 12.3.2025 kkv/