# rule (1) of Rule 80 of General Rules (Civil), 1957, Volume I on the above subject and to say that in the proceeding of Annual Civil Military Liaison Conference held at Headquarters Central Command… - **Citation:** C.L.No. 18/Admn.(A) - **Court:** Allahabad High Court - **Decided:** 1991-03-13 - **Case number:** C.L.No. 18/Admn.(A) - **Source:** https://unisonlegal.in/judgment/allahabad-high-court/rule-1-of-rule-80-of-general-rules-civil-1957-volume-i-on-the-above-subject-and-163540 - **Pages:** 2 ## Headnote rule (1) of Rule 80 of General Rules (Civil), 1957, Volume I on the above subject and to say that in the proceeding of Annual Civil Military Liaison Conference held at Headquarters Central Command Lucknow on 6 and 7th June, 1990 it has been resolved that priority should be given to Army personnel's litigation as per the existing instruction. I am, therefore, to request you kindly to ensure that the above directions are strictly complied with. ## Text 321 2(f) Where the cases pending in Criminal Courts under IPC or any other law for the time being in force are punishable with imprisonment up to three years, with or without fine, and if such pendency is for more than two years and if in such cases trial has still not commenced, the Criminal Court shall discharge or acquit the accused, as the case may be, and close such cases. 3. For the purpose of directions contained in clauses (1) and (2) above, the period of pendency of criminal cases shall be calculated from the date the accused are summoned to appear in the Court. 4. Directions (1) and (2) made hereinabove shall not apply to cases of offences involving (a) corruption, misappropriation of public funds, cheating, whether under the Indian Penal Code, Prevention of Corruption Act or any other statute, (b) smuggling, foreign exchange violation and offences under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, (c) Essential Commodities Act, Food Adulteration Act, Acts dealing with Environment or any other economic offences, (d) offences under Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act, Terrorists and Disruptive Activities Act, (e) offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force, (f) offences against public tranquility; (g) offences relating to public servants (h) offences relating to coins and Government stamp, (i) offences relating to elections, (j) offences relating to giving false evidence and offences against public justice, (k) any other type of offences against the state, (l) offences under the taxing enactments and (m) offences of defamation as defined in Section 499 IPC. 5. The Criminal Courts shall try the offences mentioned in Para (4) above on a priority basis. The High Courts are requested to issue necessary directions in this behalf to all the Criminal Courts under their control and supervision. 6. The Criminal Courts and all Courts trying criminal cases shall take appropriate action in accordance with the above directions. These directions are applicable not only to the cases pending on this day but also to cases, which may be instituted hereafter. As and when a particular case gets covered by one or the other direction mentioned in Directions (1) and (2) read with Direction (4) above, appropriate orders shall be passed by the concerned Court without any delay. The writ petition is disposed off with the above directions. (xv) Disposal of cases involving Economic Offences C.L.No. 18/Admn.(A) dated March 13, 1991 I am directed to say that it has been brought to the notice of the court that the Presiding Officers who are especially empowered under Section 11(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for deciding cases involving Economic Offences exclusively and quickly are reluctant in deciding these cases as they involve a lot of evidence and are time consuming. This aspect of the matter is being examined by the court and necessary orders will be sent after a decision has been taken by the court in the matter. In the meantime, the Court directs that the Presiding Officers who are doing cases involving economic offences may take up the cases on priority basis and decide them an expeditiously as possible. 322 I am, therefore, to request you kindly to bring the contents of this C.L. to the notice of the Judicial Magistrate (Economic Offences) for information and necessary compliance. (xvi) Expeditious disposal of cases in which Foreigners are involved C.L. NO. 25/VIIg-38/Admn.(G) dated March 3, 1994 I am directed to say that it has been brought to the notice of the Court that the cases involving Foreign Nationals are pending in the Indian Courts for a long time. It has been felt that inordinate delay in the disposal of such cases is being viewed as a violation of Human Rights. Therefore, with a view to give quicker relief to the Foreigners involved in cases, it has been decided that such cases be segregated and they may be put before such Courts as may be specifically earmarked by you for their quick disposal to achieve cutting down delay in trial of these cases. I am, therefore, to request you kindly to bring the contents of this letter to the notice of the concerned Presiding Officers for strict compliance. (xvii) Expeditious disposal of cases filed by or against military personnel C.L.No. 75/VIIf- 50/Admn.(G) dated July 28, 1990 I am directed to invite your attention to Court's Circular letter No. 4/VIIf-50, dated January 13, 1971 and No. 4/VIIf-50, dated February 10,1981 and to the proviso to sub-rule (1) of Rule 80 of General Rules (Civil), 1957, Volume I on the above subject and to say that in the proceeding of Annual Civil Military Liaison Conference held at Headquarters Central Command Lucknow on 6 and 7th June, 1990 it has been resolved that priority should be given to Army personnel's litigation as per the existing instruction. I am, therefore, to request you kindly to ensure that the above directions are strictly complied with. (xviii) Expeditious disposal of the cases of under trial foreign nationals C.L. No. 48/Admn. ̳E' Section, dated May 21, 1994 I am directed to request you that the Chairman, National Human Rights Commission has expressed concern about the foreign nationals who are languishing in various jails. He is also of the view that unless the trials are expedited, on the plea of violation of human rights, an issue having international implication would soon be raised. I am, therefore, to request you kindly to furnish the particulars of all foreign nationals in custody, as under trial prisoners in your district on the proforma attached herewith to this Court, and one copy may be sent to Sri L.C. Bhadoo, Registrar (Admn.), Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. You are also requested to issue suitable directions to all the courts working under you to expeditiously dispose of the cases of under trial foreign nationals.