BIHAR STATE FOOD & CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPN. vs NARENDRA KUMAR MISHRA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of delay in prosecution under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, where the first respondent was accused of misappropriation of funds. The Court held that the High Court's interference based on a 15-year delay in laying prosecution was inappropriate, emphasizing that the case was still at the trial stage. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision not to proceed with the case due to the significant delay.