To speed up criminal trials, SC mulls nationwide guidelines

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lamented the persistent delay in framing charges in criminal trials across the country, observing that such holdups are among the primary causes of stagnation in the justice system.

- Utkarsh Anand

Indicating that the problem may require a uniform corrective mechanism, the court said it would examine whether nationwide guidelines should be issued to ensure that trial courts adhere to the statutory timelines mandated under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).