Accused Has Right To Speedy Trial But Non-Appearance Of Investing Officer Caused 2 Yrs Delay: Gauhati High Court Seeks DGP's Intervention

The Gauhati High Court recently asked for instructions from Assam DGP as regards the prosecuting policy of the State in a case where an Investigating Officer has not appeared before the Trial Court to depose for almost two years, causing delay in the trial.The single judge bench of Justice Arun Dev Choudhury noted that such situation cannot be allowed to continue inasmuch as an accused is...