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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.

IN RE: TO ISSUE CERTAIN GUIDELINES REGARDING INADEQUACIES AND DEFICIENCIES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH · Niyam