Sandeep Pamarati Vs State of AP and Anr on 29 Sep 2022 (Disposal of DVC in 60 days)

Posted on September 29, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

So as per revised strategy here, I filed the Crl.P. at AP High Court seeking quash of DVC (i know DVC won’t be quashed on the ground of induced delay) or alternatively order for early disposal as per Sec 12(5) of PWDV Act 2005. This is listed for Cause list Motion Hearing before Court-19 Justice Ninala Jayasurya at Serial No.29 for 29-Sep-2022. Once this is decided (hopefully at admission stage itself), the WP(PIL) will be filed with 15 Respondents.

The copy of the Petition is here.

2022-09-22 Quash or Speedy Trail in my DVC v0.6

2022-09-29

I got a wonderful audience before the Hon’ble Justice Ninala Jayasurya for about 5 mins. I spoke about

my role in the HC case and the trial court case
what was the stage of the trail court case
how the dvc complainant absented herself from Feb 2020 and her counsel absented himself from Dec 2021 in the case
stated the time limit mandated in the law and the actual elapsed time in the dvc
prayed from quash of dvc due to abuse of process of law and in the alternative, pass directions for time-bound disposal of dvc

The Hon’ble Justice Ninala Jayasurya heard me patiently and asked the PP if any objections. PP politely said they are only seeking early disposal and there is no objection to the same. Judge then asked me is early disposal okay and I said, yes your honour and then he asked me is 3 months okay, i answered in affirmative. The Judge proceeded to dictate the order. Ufffffffffff!

2022-10-01

Here is the order online. So very happy with the findings and reasonings given in the order. Seems I made a good argument before the High Court judge with proper supporting material papers… Learnt some very important lessons in the way…

Sandeep Bhavan Pamarati Vs State of AP and Anr on 29 Sep 2022

Now, to shoot the PIL on the endless delays in disposal of DV cases in the State of AP… Now, head back here.

Maya and Ors Vs State of U.P. and Ors on 19 Mar 2021

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Allahabad High Court held as follows,

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petition under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act was filed by the petitioners way back on
16.07.2016 and despite the opposite party nos.2 to 8 have been served, the petition is still pending before the court below and the same has not been
decided as provided under Section 12(5) of the Domestic Violence Act. While drawing the attention of this Court towards the order-sheet of the case, it has been submitted that now the case is pending for cross examination of the prosecution witness no.3.
Learned A.G.A. would have no objection to the prayer of the petitioners as it is otherwise the mandate of law to dispose of the cases pertaining to the Domestic Violence Act at the earliest.
Having heard learned counsel for the parties, perused the record and having regard the nature of order proposed to be passed, issuance of notice to the opposite party nos.2 to 8 is dispensed with.
Having regard to the provisions under Section 12(5) of the Domestic Violence Act, the petition is disposed of with the direction to the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Lucknow to make all endeavors to decide the above-mentioned complaint case within two months from the date of production of a certified copy of this order, without granting soft adjournments to either of the parties, in accordance with law.

Maya and Ors Vs State of U.P. and Ors on 19 Mar 2021

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/51997103/

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Suyalaly and Anr Vs Alphin Jeyasingh and Ors on 29 Nov 2021

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Madras High Court held as follows,

From Paras 4 and 5,

4. The complaint has been filed under the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners draws my attention to Section 12(5) of the Act which states that the Magistrate shall endeavour to dispose of every application made under sub-section (1) within a period of sixty days from the date of its first hearing.

5. In this case, the complaint was filed way back in the year 2019. Keeping the petition pending for more than two years is not an acceptable state of affairs. The learned trial Magistrate is directed to dispose of D.V.C.No.11 of 2019 on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Suyalaly and Anr Vs Alphin Jeyasingh and Ors on 29 Nov 2021

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Tillottama Kumari Vs State of Bihar and Ors on 16 May 2019

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Patna High Court held as follows,

In my previous order dated 10.04.2019 while calling for a report from the learned Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Katihar as to why any effective order has not been passed till date despite hearing the case on behalf of the parties on several dates, I had already indicated that the Protection of Women fromDomestic Violence Act, 2005 (for short ‘the Act’) has been enacted by the Parliament to provide more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution.
Section 12(5) of the Act provides that the Magistrate shall endeavour to dispose of every application made under subsection (1) within a period of sixty days from the date of its firsthearing. Under the circumstances, keeping the matter pending for over two years is wholly unjustified.
In that view of the matter, I direct the learned Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Katihar to dispose of the complaint in accordance with law as early as possible preferably within six weeks from the date of receipt/production of a copy of the order.

Tillottama Kumari Vs State of Bihar and Ors on 16 May 2019

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/82362334/

Connects to a PIL here.

Mrugesh Wasnik Vs Shweta Mrugesh on 22 Jun 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Bombay High Court held as follows,

From Para 5, (some one tried hard to help the knife just so that she can reap the benefit of interim reliefs!)

5. Section 12(5) of the D.V. Act casts the obligation on the Magistrate to make every endevour to dispose of the application within a period of 60 days from the date of first hearing. The record itself speaks that in disregard to the statutory mandate, the Magistrate has adjourned the Matter for no reason. It is informed that the Magistrate has already passed the order of interim maintenance which is prevailing till date. It is submitted that the non-applicant/wife without prosecuting her main petition, is interested in deriving benefits of interim order.

From Para 6, why not?

6. Though it is prayed that the D.V. proceeding be dismissed for want of prosecution, however, the same course is not advisable. As on date, the non-applicant/ wife’s amendment application is on record which is to be responded. At this stage, only requirement is to issue certain directions to the Magistrate to expedite the proceeding. Certainly such direction would be in the interest of non-applicant/wife. The applicant/husband undertakes to file his reply to amendment application on the next date i.e. on 12.07.2022 itself.

From Para 7,

7. In view of above, learned Magistrate is directed to hear and decide the amendment application within one week from filing of reply and the non-applicant/wife shall file evidence-affidavit within one week thereafter. The Magistrate shall not grant adjournment to either of the parties barring exceptional situation. In any case, the Magistrate shall dispose of the D. V. Proceeding within three months from the date of filing of wife’s evidence-affidavit.

Mrugesh Wasnik Vs Shweta Mrugesh on 22 Jun 2022

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/105650848/

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Vani Santhosh Babu Vs Vijaya Laxmi Vani on 3 Mar 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Telangana High Court held as follows (while dismissing the petition),

From Para 6,

6. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the impugned order. However, considering the fact that the DVC is of the year, 2018, learned IV Additional Junior Civil Judge-Cum-XII Additional Metropolitan Magistrate, Kukatpally, Cyberabad is directed to dispose of DVC.No.4 of 2018 in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible preferably within 60 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Vani Santhosh Babu Vs Vijaya Laxmi Vani on 3 Mar 2022

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/102447017/

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Sushila Devi Vs Vikas Kumar Singhal And Ors on 9 Feb 2018

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Rajasthan High Court held as follows,

On perusal of the certified copy of the order-sheets, it appears that the application under Section 12 of the Act was filed way-back on 08.09.2016. Counsel appeared on behalf of respondents No.1 & 4 on 05.12.2016 and the matter is still pending before the Court of Addl. Chief Judicial Magistrate No.1, Neem Ka Thana, Sikar whereas as per provisions of Section 12(5) of the Act mandates that the Magistrate shall endeavour to dispose of every application made under sub-section 12(1) within a period of sixty days from the date of its first hearing. In the present case, five months have been passed, but no effective proceedings have taken place in the present matter. It appears to be an abuse of process of law, looking to the way in which proceedings are taking place in the court concerned.
In view of above, direction is issued to the Court of Addl. Chief Judicial Magistrate No.1, Neem Ka Thana, Sikar to make every endeavour to conclude the proceedings within two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

Sushila Devi Vs Vikas Kumar Singhal And Ors on 9 Feb 2018

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/92995617/

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Mewa Singh and others Vs Sukhjeet Kaur on 29 April 2013

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court held as follows,

The petitioners are permitted to be represented through a counsel and are not required to be personally present on each and every date of hearing unless until a special order is passed, warranting the appearance of the petitioners ( respondents in the complaint before the Magistrate). Relegating the petitioners to avail the alternative remedy, this petition is held to be not maintainable.
Disposed of with liberty to the petitioners to raise all the pleas before the court of competent jurisdiction. It is expected that the said court will expeditiously dispose of the matter taking into consideration the provisions of Section 12(5) of the Act.

Mewa Singh and others Vs Sukhjeet Kaur on 29 Apr 2013

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/197445836/

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Kuppusamy Vs Radhika on 21 Jul 2017

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Madras High Court held as follows,

From Para 5,

5. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent filed a petition for Maintenance in M.C.No.36 of 2015 on the file of the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Karur and that ex-parte order was passed only in the said case. Subsequently, a petition was filed to set aside the ex-parte order and the proceedings were restored. In such circumstances, the learned counsel for the petitioner also relied upon the provisions under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and particularly, with reference to Section 12 of the Act. As per Section 12(5) of the Act, the learned Magistrate shall make an endeavour to dispose the enquiry within a period of sixty days from the date of its first hearing. It is surprising to note that the respondent is opposing early disposal.

From Para 7,

7. Hence, the Criminal Original petition is allowed and the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Karur District, is directed to dispose of the proceedings in D.V.No.1 of 2016 within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

Kuppusamy Vs Radhika on 21 Jul 2017

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/26605471/

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Ayishabi Vs Shahul Hameed on 16 July, 2014

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ShadesOfKnife

A Single judge of Kerala High Court held as follows,

From Para 5,

5. It is an admitted fact that, the petitioner filed M.C.155/2013 before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Malappuram, under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (hereinafter called the Act), claiming reliefs under Section 18, 19 and 20 of that Act against respondents 1 to 3. It is also mentioned in the petition that, the petitioner also filed Crl.M.P.10228/2013 for interim relief, but that was also adjourned along with main case is the grievance of the petitioner. It is seen from the report that, respondents 1 to 3 appeared and they filed counter also and the matter was referred for mediation and according to the magistrate the mediation report in the case is awaited. But the counsel for the petitioner submitted that, the mediation failed and it is ripe for trial now. It is true that under Section 12(5) of the Act, it is stated that, the magistrate shall take all earnest endeavour to dispose of the case within sixty days of first hearing of the case. But unfortunately, such a mandate could not be fulfilled by the court on account of large pendency of cases before each court. But that cannot be a ground for adjourning the case indefinitely, when the statute mandates for early summary disposal of certain types of cases, which requires urgent attention of the court. Further, even if the court feels that, disposal of the main case will take some time on account of the large pendency of cases before that court, it should have made some attempt to dispose of the interim application filed in that case under Section 23 of the Act, as it is intended to provide interim protection for the aggrieved persons, against any alleged domestic violence in the shared house hold. So under the circumstances, this court feels that, the petition can be disposed of as follows:
The learned magistrate is directed to dispose of M.C.155/2013 pending before that court, as expeditiously as possible at any rate, within three months from the date of receipt of this order.

Ayishabi Vs Shahul Hameed on 16 July, 2014

Other Sources:

https://indiankanoon.org/doc/27041307/

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Sandeep Pamarati Vs State of AP and Anr on 29 Sep 2022 (Disposal of DVC in 60 days)

Maya and Ors Vs State of U.P. and Ors on 19 Mar 2021

Suyalaly and Anr Vs Alphin Jeyasingh and Ors on 29 Nov 2021

Tillottama Kumari Vs State of Bihar and Ors on 16 May 2019

Mrugesh Wasnik Vs Shweta Mrugesh on 22 Jun 2022

Vani Santhosh Babu Vs Vijaya Laxmi Vani on 3 Mar 2022

Sushila Devi Vs Vikas Kumar Singhal And Ors on 9 Feb 2018

Mewa Singh and others Vs Sukhjeet Kaur on 29 April 2013

Kuppusamy Vs Radhika on 21 Jul 2017

Ayishabi Vs Shahul Hameed on 16 July, 2014