The court emphasized the necessity for timely justice in criminal appeals under Article 227 of the Constitution.

JUDGMENT

The Prayers in this Original Petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India are as follows:-

“1. Direct the Hon’ble V^th Additional Sessions Court - Ernakulam to hear and pass judgment in Crl.A.No.595/2024 within a period of 2 months.

2.Grant such other reliefs as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit to grant in the facts and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice, equity and law. ”

2. On 12.01.2026, this Court directed the Registry to obtain a report from the Court concerned on the time required for the disposal of the matter.

3. A report has been obtained from the Additional District and Sessions Court - V, Ernakulam stating that the matter could be disposed of within the time limit fixed by this Court. Therefore, the Additional District and Sessions Court - V, Ernakulam is directed to dispose of Crl.A.No.595 of 2024 within a period of three months from the date of production of a certified copy of this judgment The Original Petition is disposed of as above.

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