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The High Court, on the other hand, chose not to exercise its powers under 8 Section 482 CrPC, with the only observation that the discretion so exercised by the Trial Court was not to be interfered with.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Court held that though it is expected that the trial of a sessions case should proceed with reasonable expedition and pendency of such a matter for about 8-9 years is not desirable but then, the length\/duration of a case cannot displace the basic requirement of ensuring the just decision after taking all the necessary and material evidence on record.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Manju Devi v. 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