Ahmedabad Court Orders Day-To-Day Trial In 2019 Nikol Acid Attack Case
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The Ahmedabad Rural Sessions Court has ordered a day-to-day trial in the 2019 Nikol acid attack case, directing that proceedings be completed expeditiously in view of the age and sensitivity of the case.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Anilkumar Malik issued the order while hearing the more than six-year-old case, stating that the trial should be conducted on a daily basis to ensure that the victim receives justice without further delay.
Nikol Police Directed To Ensure Witness Presence
The court has directed the investigating officer of Nikol Police Station to ensure that all witnesses in the case are present before the court as scheduled.
The investigating officer has also been directed to submit a report on the service of summons by October 15.
The court specifically directed that summons to witnesses should not be served through WhatsApp. If a summons cannot be served for any reason and the presence of a witness cannot be secured, the Nikol Police Inspector will have to personally appear before the court and submit a detailed affidavit explaining the circumstances.
The concerned DCP has also been directed to ensure administrative-level monitoring and strict compliance with the court's directions.
No Adjournments To Be Granted
The court made it clear that applications seeking adjournments by either parties or witnesses would not be entertained under any circumstances in the case.
According to the chargesheet, a total of 19 witnesses are to be examined during the trial.
To expedite the proceedings, the court has directed that a schedule for examining the witnesses be prepared and sent to the Nikol Police Inspector to ensure their timely presence before the court.
The directions are aimed at preventing further delays in the trial of the 2019 acid attack case.
