249 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-27065-2024 Date of decision: 26.03.2025 VIKAS ALIAS FOJI ….PETITIONER(S) Versus STATE OF HARYANA ....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Present:- Mr. Vikas Gulia, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Surender Singh, AAG, Haryana. ***** SANJIV BERRY, J.(ORAL) After arguing at some length, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks withdrawal of the present petition at this stage, however, has submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 05.03.2018, as such, the learned trial Court be asked to expedite the trial as only official witnesses remained to be examined. 2. In view of the statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the petition stands dismissed as withdrawn at this stage, however, keeping in view the request made by learned counsel for the petitioner and also the fact that the petitioner is in custody since 05.03.2018 coupled with the fact that only the official witnesses remained to be examined now, the learned trial Court is directed to expedite the trial by giving short adjournments of not more than three weeks at one stretch. KANIKA 2025.03.26 19:52 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment 249 CRM-M-27065-2024 -2- 3. The Commissioner of Police, Sonepat, is also directed to ensure the presence of witnesses so summoned by the learned trial Court on each date of hearing by deputing a responsible Gazetted Officer for this purpose. 4. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SANJIV BERRY) JUDGE 26.03.2025 kanika i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No KANIKA 2025.03.26 19:52 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment