‘Complete probe in 6 weeks’: SC raps Gujarat Police for 20-year delay
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Gujarat Police to conclude a 20-year-old investigation within six weeks. The court criticized the police for the inordinate delay and the loss of evidence, emphasizing that constitutional courts must intervene when citizens are denied timely justice.
Why it matters
This ruling reinforces the judiciary's role in holding law enforcement accountable for systemic delays and protecting the fundamental rights of citizens to a timely legal process.
‘Complete probe in 6 weeks’: SC raps Gujarat Police for 20-year delay | India News - The Times of India
The article reports on a judicial order and court observations without injecting editorial opinion or partisan framing.
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