Supreme Court Raises “Serious Concern” Over Huge Delays in Criminal Trials in Maharashtra

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over repeated and unexplained delays in criminal trials in Maharashtra while hearing a 2019 Muthoot Finance dacoity case. The Court noted that only one witness has been examined in nearly seven years and sought an explanation from the State.

Elgar Parishad Case: Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor

Bombay High Court granted bail to activists Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor in the Elgar Parishad–Maoist links case, citing parity with co-accused earlier enlarged on bail. The bench noted prolonged custody and remote prospects of an early trial commencing.