Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 9: The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the state of criminal trials in Maharashtra, revealing that hundreds of cases have been stalled for over a decade without even reaching the stage of framing charges—some languishing since as far back as 2006.

A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh expressed deep concern after reviewing an affidavit filed by the Registrar General of the Bombay High Court. The affidavit, submitted with supporting documents, painted a grim picture of trial delays across various courts in the state.

“To say the least, it is a reflection of a very shocking state of affairs,” the bench observed, pointing to systemic failures in ensuring timely justice.

According to the affidavit, a

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