Lakhimpur Kheri violence trial could take 5 years to finish: Sessions choose tells SC

Express News Service

NEW DELHI: The proceedings earlier than the trial court docket within the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case could take about 5 years to finish, the trial court docket listening to the case informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday. 

Hearing a bail plea filed by primary accused Ashish Mishra, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and V Ramasubramanian mentioned, “Report says that it will take at least five years. There are 208 witnesses, 117 documents & 27 FSL (Forensic Science Report) reports.” 

The bench additionally requested the UP Government to apprise the court docket of the particulars of individuals who have been arrested within the cross FIR registered by Mishra. 

“What we need is that how many persons have been arrested in FIR No 220 who are still in custody? Are there 4/5/3 persons? What are their particulars? How many of the are in custody,” Justice Kant requested Senior Advocate Garima Prashad showing for the state authorities. 

Opposing Mishra’s bail plea in opposition to Allahabad HC’s July 26 order refusing him bail, Advocate Prashant Bhushan urged the court docket to direct the decrease court docket for conducting a trial each day. He additionally contended that three witnesses have been attacked “brutally”. Bhushan additional urged directing the decrease court docket to look at materials witnesses first. 

“Report says that case was fixed for prosecution evidence. A material witness had to be examined but then he was unwell, and he got fever. These practical difficulties will arise. We wanted the Trial Court to tell us the exact picture as to what timeline will be there if you consider this case as other cases,” Justice Kant mentioned pursuant to Bhushan’s submissions. 

The choose additional mentioned, “We have something in our mind cause ultimately larger issue will have to be kept in mind. Any time lying fixing may cause serious prejudice to other cases.” 

Earlier, SC had mentioned, “Question is how long will he be in jail? Victims have a right definitely. The accused have rights & even society has an interest. How to balance all these interests together?” 

NEW DELHI: The proceedings earlier than the trial court docket within the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case could take about 5 years to finish, the trial court docket listening to the case informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday. 

Hearing a bail plea filed by primary accused Ashish Mishra, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and V Ramasubramanian mentioned, “Report says that it will take at least five years. There are 208 witnesses, 117 documents & 27 FSL (Forensic Science Report) reports.” 

The bench additionally requested the UP Government to apprise the court docket of the particulars of individuals who have been arrested within the cross FIR registered by Mishra. 

“What we need is that how many persons have been arrested in FIR No 220 who are still in custody? Are there 4/5/3 persons? What are their particulars? How many of the are in custody,” Justice Kant requested Senior Advocate Garima Prashad showing for the state authorities. 

Opposing Mishra’s bail plea in opposition to Allahabad HC’s July 26 order refusing him bail, Advocate Prashant Bhushan urged the court docket to direct the decrease court docket for conducting a trial each day. He additionally contended that three witnesses have been attacked “brutally”. Bhushan additional urged directing the decrease court docket to look at materials witnesses first. 

“Report says that case was fixed for prosecution evidence. A material witness had to be examined but then he was unwell, and he got fever. These practical difficulties will arise. We wanted the Trial Court to tell us the exact picture as to what timeline will be there if you consider this case as other cases,” Justice Kant mentioned pursuant to Bhushan’s submissions. 

The choose additional mentioned, “We have something in our mind cause ultimately larger issue will have to be kept in mind. Any time lying fixing may cause serious prejudice to other cases.” 

Earlier, SC had mentioned, “Question is how long will he be in jail? Victims have a right definitely. The accused have rights & even society has an interest. How to balance all these interests together?”