In Brief
The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus after her son, a Sub-Inspector of Police, was killed while chasing miscreants camping at a riverbank in Darjeeling. She sought directions to protect her family, expedite the criminal trial, and award compensation. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, holding that the criminal trial must proceed according to law and cannot be compelled through writs of mandamus. The petitioner was granted liberty to approach the State directly for compensation and other relief through available statutory channels."
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