The Court also noted that even after a lapse of 24 years, there was no explanation as to why the proceedings reached up only to the stage of discharge application.
It, therefore, directed the trial courts to undertake endeavour that every criminal proceedings shall be concluded expeditiously.
“It appears that due to one or other reasons the directions are not followed in letter and spirit. Therefore, the trial courts are directed to undertake endeavour that every criminal proceedings shall be concluded expeditiously, as speedy trial is a right of both complainant and accused persons,” the Court said.
Advocate Pradeep Kumar Upadhyay represented applicants while advocate Suresh Chandra Dwivedi represented State.
Source: Barandbench
