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Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: Supreme Court

In a bold move, the Supreme Court has reversed an Allahabad High Court decision that postponed a murder trial. It emphasized the importance of a swift judicial process for victims, highlighting that the Gangsters Act's Section 12 is designed to expedite trials rather than stall them. This ruling aims to ensure that the accused cannot indefinitely postpone proceedings.

17 Aug 2026 8:01 pm