https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309820 The Supreme Court stressed that the power to stay criminal investigation or trial is extraordinary and must be exercised sparingly, with caution and active monitoring once granted. It held that prolonged stays undermine access to justice and the rule of law, and issued guidelines requiring High Courts to keep stayed matters under close watch and aim for final disposal, preferably within six months of the stay order. It also directed that systemic delays and arrears be examined through a reference to the Law Commission, with possible reforms including additional courts and other measures to improve access to justice and the efficiency of the justice delivery system. en-us Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:23:23 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309820 The Supreme Court stressed that the power to stay criminal investigation or trial is extraordinary and must be exercised sparingly, with caution and active monitoring once granted. It held that prolonged stays undermine access to justice and the rule of law, and issued guidelines requiring High Courts to keep stayed matters under close watch and aim for final disposal, preferably within six months of the stay order. It also directed that systemic delays and arrears be examined through a reference to the Law Commission, with possible reforms including additional courts and other measures to improve access to justice and the efficiency of the justice delivery system. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309820