Criminal Revision Case Adjourned by Gauhati High Court Due to Counsel's Unavailability: Crl.Rev.P./87/2015

The Gauhati High Court, presided over by Mr. Justice Anjan Moni Kalita, has formally adjourned the hearing in the criminal revision petition filed by Sibo Prasad Choudhury and five others against Bicky Khan and two others (including the State of Assam).

The Procedural Delay

The proceedings, registered under Case No. Crl.Rev.P./87/2015, were scheduled for a significant review session. However, the court allowed a request for an adjournment submitted by counsel appearing on behalf of the senior counsel for the petitioners.

The request for postponement was grounded in unforeseen family health circumstances affecting the senior legal representative, necessitating their absence from the court proceedings on the day of the hearing.

Court's Order

Upon hearing the plea for adjournment, the High Court directed that the matter be rescheduled. The court’s order officially fixed the next date for hearing as January 22, 2026.

Key Observations

The judgment, while strictly procedural in nature, reflects the court's consideration of the professional constraints faced by legal practitioners. The primary order of the court states:

> "Heard Ms. P. Neog, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. K. Agarwal, learned Senior Counsel, who appears for the accused applicant and prays for adjournment, as Mr. Agarwal could not be present before this Court today due to certain health issues in the family. Let the matter be fixed for hearing on 22.01.2026."

Implications of the Adjournment

The postponement of the revision petition signifies a further extension of the legal timeline for a case originally initiated in 2015. As this matter moves toward its next scheduled date in 2026, both parties will await the opportunity to present their respective positions before the bench of Justice Anjan Moni Kalita.

For the legal community, this instance serves as a reminder of the judicial accommodation provided during times of personal emergency while maintaining the orderly management of court dockets. All stakeholders involved in the matter—including the petitioners, respondents, and the State of Assam—will now prepare for the upcoming proceedings in the new year.