Supreme Court pulls up Maharashtra govt. over ‘disturbing’ delays in criminal trials

Court directs government to file an affidavit explaining reasons for the prolonged pendency of trial and whether it has a policy to prevent accused persons from remaining in custody due to institutional limitations
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