Anil Rai vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court emphasized the critical importance of timely judgment delivery, highlighting the detrimental effects of delays on justice, particularly in criminal cases where individuals remain incarcerated. The Court referenced the Patna High Court's previous admonitions regarding delays, underscoring that such procrastination undermines the judicial process. The judgment serves as a reminder that the Constitution does not provide mechanisms to address delays by High Court judges, thus necessitating self-regulation and accountability among them.