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Dear Client,
Where a charge sheet has been made in respect of offences punishable under Sections 78(2), 79, and 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the matter has passed from the investigation stage to the trial court stage. The mere fact of having granted five adjournments does not, of itself, show any irregularity since adjournment can be made for several procedural purposes like serving the summons, making the documents available, appearance of the parties, or framing of the charges. The next course of action depends on where the matter stands at present, whether the charges have been framed or evidence has started, and so forth. As an accused person, if you find the matter being adjourned repeatedly without any purpose, then you may seek the advice of your lawyer on how to get the matter heard promptly.
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