Supreme Court raps Gujarat Police for 20-year investigation delay

‘Complete probe in 6 weeks’: SC raps Gujarat Police for 20-year delay

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized Gujarat police for a 20-year-old investigation delay, ordering its completion within six weeks. Justices Karol and Masih emphasized constitutional courts cannot ignore such prolonged probes, especially when a complainant faces immense difficulty. The court highlighted the seriousness of lost case records, impacting the justice system and demanding swift action.

By AMIT ANAND CHOUDHARY