JUDGMENT

Jasmeet Singh, J. (Oral)

1. This is a petition seeking to set aside/quash the impugned order dated 04.08.2021 passed by the learned Special Judge, PC Act, CBI -07, RADC, New Delhi in CC No. 01/2019 (new)/C.C. No. 26/02 (old) titled 'CBI vs. V.S. Jafa & Ors.'

2. In the present case, FIR was registered in the year 1997. Subsequently, the chargesheet was filed.

3. On 01.10.2014, the Special Judge allowed two applications of the CBI dated 18.09.2013 and 23.10.2013 for filing additional relevant documents. The said documents were filed by CBI.

4. On 08.03.2018, another application was filed by Mr. Rao for and on behalf of CBI for taking on record the original seizure memo/letters.

5. Thereafter, on 27.07.2018, the Special Judge has held "This case is now the oldest case pending in the court of undersigned. Numerous opportunities have already been given to the prosecution to procure the attendance of witnesses. Therefore, prosecution evidence is hereby directed to be closed."

6. On 31.03.2021, the parties were directed to file brief written arguments.

7. The petitioner herein i.e., accused No. 4 filed his written arguments on 13.04.2021 and in paras 17 to 27 categorically