Madras High Court Cracks Down on Delays in Criminal Trials: Strict Orders on Chargesheets & NBWs

The Madras High Court has issued tough directions to ensure chargesheets are promptly taken on file and over 61,000 pending non-bailable warrants are executed without delay. Justice P Velmurugan warned that procedural lapses erode public trust and let accused evade justice.

Supreme Court Advocates for ‘Code of Investigation’ Amid Concerns Over Police Procedural Lapses

The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgment, expressed its deep concerns over the evident lapses in police investigations. This came to light when the apex court had to acquit three individuals accused of murder and kidnapping. Notably, two of these accused had previously been handed the death penalty, a decision which the Supreme […]