BOMBAY HIGH COURT SEEKS EXPLANATION ON ACCUSED HELF FOR 5 YEARS WITHOUT FRAMING CHARGESI SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS THAT SYSTEM HAS FORGOTTEN APPLICANT

The Bombay High Court in the case Jahid alias Javed Li-yakat Ansari v. State of Maharashtra observed and seek an explanation from the District Judge, Thane and the District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Belapur for the prolonged delay in trial in a murder case in which the accused has been in custody for the past 5 years without framing of charges.

The bench headed by Justice Bharati Dangre in the case observed and has expressed dismay over the prolonged delay wherein the court stated that it is time to fix accountability on individuals as the undertrial deserves an answer.

The court stated that at some or the other time, the system must fix an accountability on individuals, rather than talking about the delays in the process on account of huge pendency.

Therefore, the court stated that the accused, who is incarcerated as an under-trial prisoner for last five years, definitely deserve an answer.

In the present case, the court was dealing with a bail application filed by the accused on the grounds of prolonged incarceration and both the judges are required to submit their explanations by December 18, 2023.