The Gujarat High Court questioned former cricketer and TMC MP Yusuf Pathan’s occupation of a government plot in Vadodara despite refusal of allotment approval. The Court indicated he could face liability for unauthorized possession and compensation for use of public land.
The Supreme Court held that loss of case records cannot justify keeping a criminal investigation pending indefinitely, expressing concern over a nearly two-decade delay. Setting aside the Gujarat High Court’s order, it directed Gujarat Police to complete the investigation within six weeks to protect the right to a speedy trial.
