Achint Navinbhai Patel Alias Mahesh ... vs State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court addressed the prolonged delay in the prosecution of cases under Sections 22, 23, 24, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Sections 120A and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, highlighting the detrimental effects of dilatory tactics employed by the accused and the judicial system. The Court emphasized the need for expeditious trials and criticized the frequent filing of bail applications that hinder progress. The Court reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely justice and directed lower courts to prioritize the swift resolution of criminal cases.