The Economic Times

SC 'concerned' over slow pace of trial: Murder case accused in Maharashtra jail for over four years; only two of 45 witnesses examined so far

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns regarding the prolonged murder trial in Maharashtra, criticizing the slow pace at which it is proceeding. An accused foreigner has been in jail for over four years with limited witness testimonies. The court pointed out the state's inadequacy in managing trials effectively, emphasizing the troubling delay in judicial actions, which has exacerbated the disparity between incarceration and case development.