Supreme Court pulls up Maharashtra govt. over ‘disturbing’ delays in criminal trials
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Maharashtra government for its slow pace in conducting criminal trials while simultaneously opposing bail for undertrials. The court demanded a formal explanation regarding the state's mechanisms for addressing these judicial delays.
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 10, 2026) observed that it was “disturbing” that the Maharashtra government routinely opposes bail applications “tooth and nail” but fails to discharge its obligation of ensuring that criminal trials are conducted without undue delay. The court directed the State to apprise it of any specific policy or mechanism in place to address delays in the conduct of criminal trials.
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