In Brief
The appellant sought quashing of criminal proceedings pending before a Magistrate where he was separated from trial due to non-availability, arguing continuation was harassment and wastage of time. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal but declined to quash the proceedings. Instead, the Court directed the appellant to surrender and secure bail, and permitted him to file applications under Section 239 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Magistrate was instructed to consider such applications on merit according to law, recognizing this as the appropriate forum rather than the High Court for adjudicating the appellant's contentions regarding the necessity of continuing proceedings.
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