Supreme Court of India · 2021-04-20
IN RE: TO ISSUE CERTAIN GUIDELINES REGARDING INADEQUACIES AND DEFICIENCIES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/9999
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- IN RE: TO ISSUE CERTAIN GUIDELINES REGARDING INADEQUACIES AND DEFICIENCIES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court initiated a suo motu writ to address 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 emphasized the need for uniformity in trial court procedures across different High Courts to enhance clarity and efficiency in criminal proceedings. The order aimed to establish guidelines to rectify these deficiencies and improve the overall administration of justice in criminal trials.