KUNJ GUPTA VS ODPP

I have read the applicant's application dated 8 January 2026 filed under a certificate of urgency of even date. I am satisfied that the application is urgent. I direct that the application be served within seven days of the date of this order. The respondents shall file and serve their response to the application within 14 days of the date of service of the application. The applicant will file submissions in respect of the application within 14 days of the date of service of the responses by the respondents. The respondents shall file and serve their submissions within 14 days of the date of service of the applicant's submissions. Highlighting of submissions shall be on 18 March 2026. Meanwhile, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying and/or suspending all proceedings in Shanzu Chief Magistrate’s Criminal Case No. E976 of 2025 pending the hearing and determination of the substantive motion or until further orders from this Honourable Court. Orders accordingly.