p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMC No.1310 of 2026 M/s. Pratik Resources Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar …. Petitioner(s) Mr. Bharat Bhusan Routray, Adv. -versus- Jagannath & Jagannath, Bhubaneswar …. Opposite Party(s) CORAM: HON’BLE DR.JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI Order No. 01. ORDER 27.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. In filing the present CRLMC, the Petitioner alleged to be the accused has sought for a direction from this Court for early disposal of the complaint case vide 1CC Case No.6424 of 2013 pending before the Court of learned J.M.F.C, Bhubaneswar. 3. Heard. 4. At the outset, learned counsel for the Petitioner drawing the attention of this Court to the provision under Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, submits that though the said provision clearly prescribes for conclusion of the proceeding like 1CC Case No.6424 of 2013 within six months from the date of its filing, the said proceeding vide 1CC Case No.6424 Digitally Signed Signed by: AYASKANTA JENA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 27-Apr-2026 21:11:28 Signature Not Verified p. 2 of 2013 remains unconcluded since last twelve years. He further contends that the above noted proceeding is being lingered unnecessarily. He, accordingly, prays for allowing the prayer made in this CRLMC. The provision under Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act is extracted herein below:- “[143.Power of Court to try cases summarily (3) Every trial under this section shall be conducted as expeditiously as possible and an endeavour shall be made to conclude the trial within six months from the date of filing of the complaint.” 5. Considering the submission made on behalf of the Petitioner and as the above noted proceeding vide 1CC Case No.6424 of 2013 is pending since last twelve years, this Court taking into account the provision under Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, directs the learned J.M.F.C, Bhubaneswar to conclude the trial in 1CC Case No.6424 of 2013 as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of three months from the date of presentation of an authenticated copy of this order. 6. This CRLMC is, accordingly, disposed of. (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Ayaskanta Designation: Personal Assistant