Gujarat HC Summons Bhavnagar SP Over Fresh Trial Plea Involving Woman Facing 300 Cases
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The Gujarat High Court has questioned the Bhavnagar police over an application seeking a fresh trial in a case involving a woman against whom more than 300 offences have been registered at a single police station. The court summoned Bhavnagar Superintendent of Police (SP) to appear virtually and questioned the timing and motive behind the police request.
Justice Nikhil Kariel expressed strong displeasure over the application, pointing out that 13 of the 15 witnesses had already been examined and only two remained. The court questioned why the police had sought a fresh trial when the proceedings were nearing completion.
High Court Questions Police Motive
During the hearing, the court asked the SP whether he was aware of the details of the case and why the investigating officer had sought a fresh trial after a substantial part of the proceedings had been completed.
The court also questioned who stood to benefit from halting the trial and whether there was any ulterior motive behind the move. It expressed concern over the possibility that the application could derail the proceedings.
Six-Month Deadline For Trial
The High Court had earlier directed that the trial be completed within six months. However, the police sought a fresh trial when 13 of the 15 witnesses had already been examined.
The timing of the application prompted the court to question whether the move could delay the trial and potentially help the accused secure bail.
The court also questioned why the police appeared to be protecting a woman facing more than 300 cases registered at the same police station.
Bhavnagar SP Assures Court Of Personal Monitoring
During the hearing, the court questioned the police leadership over the handling of the matter and sought an explanation for the investigating officer’s request.
The Bhavnagar SP assured the court that he would personally monitor the case.
The court’s intervention brings the police application under scrutiny as the trial approaches its final stage, with only two witnesses remaining to be examined.
