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DINESH MAHESHWARI, M. M. SUNDRESH
P. Gopalkrishnan @ Dileep – Appellant
Versus
State of Kerala – Respondent
ORDER
1. We have taken note of the contents of M.A. No. 1433 of 2022 that has been registered on a report-cum-request sent by the learned Trial Judge conducting the trial and also M.A. No. 1434 of 2022 that has been registered on the directions sought for by the petitioner.
2. In M.A. No. 1434 of 2022, the petitioner has made a detailed reference to the proceedings hitherto in the trial as also the process of further investigation and has submitted that the matter is being protracted at the instance of the prosecutrix so as to evade final verdict in the case and the Trial Court has also not proceeded expeditiously; and on the other hand, he is being subjected to media trial.
3. In M.A. No. 1433 of 2022, the learned Trial Judge has referred to various proceedings and applications moved in the case, so as to explain the circumstances for which the trial could not be completed within the time granted by the Court. The said report-cum-request was sent on 19.07.2022 seeking six months' more time from 16.02.2022 to dispose of SC No. 118 of 2018 pending in that Court. Even the extended time, as sought for by the learned Trial Judge has expired.
4. Today, during the course of submissions, it h
The court emphasized the need for expeditious trial and directed the trial to proceed on a day-to-day basis, while extending the time for completion of the proceedings.
The importance of expeditious disposal of criminal trials and criticism of approaching higher courts instead of cooperating with Trial Courts.
Court monitors trial progress and disposes petition upon receiving Magistrate's assurance of expeditious proceedings.
Judicial efficiency is essential to ensure timely justice, particularly in trials facing delays.
The right to a speedy trial is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, and adequate communication between undertrial prisoners and their lawyers is essential to uphold justice.
The right to a speedy trial under Article 21 mandates that trials should not be unduly delayed, balancing procedural fairness with judicial efficiency.
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