ED Conviction Rate Is Poor, How Long Accused Can Be Kept Undertrial?': Supreme Court Asks In Ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee's Bail Plea

The Supreme Court raised concerns over the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) poor conviction rate and questioned how long accused individuals can be kept in undertrial detention. In the case of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea, the court pointed out the extended period of detention without a conviction. The court emphasized the need for expeditious trials and highlighted the importance of a fair trial in cases handled by the ED, urging the authorities to prioritize faster resolutions to avoid prolonged detention.