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Allahabad HC directs strict compliance with Section 12(5) of the Domestic Violence Act, mandating disposal of cases within 60 days of certified copy delivery. The court barred unnecessary adjournments, emphasizing expeditious justice for victims of domestic violence and interim maintenance claims.
Allahabad HC reduces sentence to period already undergone, holding that prolonged judicial delay and the appellant's advanced age render further imprisonment disproportionate under the Essential Commodities Act. The ruling underscores the judiciary's duty to balance punishment with fairness in cases of systemic delay.
Allahabad HC rules that rigid application of compensation release rules defeats justice, especially after prolonged litigation. The court directed 50% of the Rs. 8 lakh award to be released immediately to dependents, emphasizing practical needs over procedural rigidity in railway accident claims.
Allahabad High Court quashes prolonged Section 138 NI Act proceedings, affirming statutory six-month trial deadline and rejecting defence delays after 13 years.