Spectrum Petromac Secures 3-Month Trial Deadline

Authority: Calcutta High Court (Justice Dr. Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee)

Order Date: 9 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Spectrum Petromac Private Limited vs. M/s. Gannon Dunderley & Co. Ltd. & Ors.
• Criminal proceeding identified as case no. CS/259 of 2024 pending before Judicial Magistrate, 3rd Court, Calcutta.
• Complainant initiated the proceeding in January 2024; the magistrate took cognizance on 21 January 2024.
• Evidence before charge has not been completed, leading to an inordinate delay.
• Petitioner's counsel argued for expeditious disposal; opposite party no.2 attributed delay to complainant’s absence but also favored swift conclusion.

Final Outcome

• The Court disposed of CRR 1114 of 2026 and directed the trial court to conclude the evidence before charge within three months from the next hearing date.
• An urgent photostat certified copy of the order shall be provided to the parties upon completion of requisite formalities.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Criminal Procedure