SC Criticises J'khand HC Over Pending Criminal Case Verdicts

Expanding the Scope of the Proceedings Beyond J'khand, the Top Court Asked All High Courts to Provide Data on Appeals Where Judgments Have Been Reserved for Over 4 Months

- Abraham Thomas

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked all high courts to provide data on appeals in criminal cases where judgments have been reserved for over four months. Observing that such delay is "very disturbing", the court underlined the need for mandatory guidelines in this regard.