Bombay High Court
MANGALA MOHANRAO UNAHALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS
- Disposal
- DISPOSED OFF
Holding
The court directed the trial court to expedite the pending criminal case considering the applicant's age.
Summary
The applicant, an 80‑year‑old woman, filed a criminal application seeking an expeditious decision in R.C.C. No. 221 of 2019 pending before the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Aurangabad, on the ground that her advanced age necessitated a swift resolution. The applicant’s counsel argued that the trial court should consider her age in ordering a speedy trial. The respondent’s counsel opposed the application. The bench, after noting the applicant’s age and the pendency of the case, directed the trial court to expedite the proceedings. Accordingly, the criminal application was disposed of with a direction for an expeditious decision.
Issues considered
- Should the trial court be directed to expedite the pending criminal case on account of the applicant's advanced age?
Subjects
- criminal procedure
- expedited trial
- elderly litigant
- application for speedy trial
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:46086
4-APPLN-3701-26.odt
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 3701 OF 2026
Mangala Mohanrao Unhale ..APPLICANT
VERSUS
State of Maharashtra ..RESPONDENT
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Ms. A.N. Gore, Advocate for applicant
Mr. S.D. Ghayal, A.P.P. for respondent no.1 - State
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CORAM : HITEN S. VENEGAVKAR, J.
DATE : 29th SEPTEMBER, 2026
PER COURT :
1. Not on board. Taken on board.
2. Present application is field simplicity for expediting R.C.C. No. 221 of
2019 which is pending before learned Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division,
Aurangabad. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is 80
years of age, and therefore, needs to expedite the proceeding so that she can see
the light of justice during her lifetime.
3. As the complainant is 80 years old, the fact be taken into
consideration by the learned trial Court. Taking the stock and account of
pendency before the trial Court in important matters, R.C.C. No.221 of 2019
may also be considered for expeditious decision.
4. With the aforesaid direction, criminal application stands disposed of.
( HITEN S. VENEGAVKAR, J. )
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