Supreme Court of India · 2021-04-20
In Re: To Issue Certain Guidelines ... vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2021 SC 892
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- In Re: To Issue Certain Guidelines ...
- Respondent
- The State Of Andhra Pradesh
- Author
- Chief Justice
- Bench
- S. Ravindra Bhat, L. Nageswara Rao, S.A. Bobde
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the inadequacies and deficiencies in criminal trials, highlighting common issues such as the presentation of documents, preparation of injury reports, and witness deposition practices. The Court noted the absence of uniform guidelines across High Courts, which contributes to prolonged proceedings and hampers evidence appreciation. Consequently, the Court issued guidelines to standardize practices in criminal trials to enhance efficiency and fairness in the judicial process.