Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 223(1)(a)–Application for consolidation of cases–Dismissed–Petitioner remained absconded–While dealing the bail application of co-accused, High Court directed to trial Court to complete the trial within six months–Supplementary charge sheet was also filed against the petitioner–Further, petitioner had filed the application u/s. 311 for recording his own statements–Trial Court not be completed if the trial Court had consolidated the cases–Held, the application was rightly dismissed.


