Supreme Court pulls up Gujarat Police over two-decade delay in land fraud probe
The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Gujarat Police for a two-decade delay in investigating a land fraud case. The court emphasized that such delays violate the right to a speedy trial and ordered the investigation to be completed within six weeks.
Why it matters
It underscores the judiciary's role in holding law enforcement accountable and protecting citizens' constitutional rights against administrative apathy.
Pulling up the Gujarat Police for failing to file a chargesheet in a two-decade-old criminal complaint involving allegations of forgery and manipulation of revenue records, the Supreme Court on Thursday (June 4, 2026) observed that constitutional courts cannot remain “mute spectators” to such prolonged investigations and must step in to provide relief. The court directed the Gujarat Police to complete the investigation within six weeks.
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