Pendency Of Criminal Appeals In MP HC Quite High, Early Hearing Unlikely' : Supreme Court Suspends Sentence

The Supreme Court noted that the pendency of criminal appeals in the Manipur High Court is quite high, and thus, early hearings are unlikely. The Court suspended the sentence of a convicted individual in light of the significant backlog of cases in the High Court. The ruling highlights the strain on the judicial system in Manipur, which faces delays due to the heavy caseload. This decision raises concerns about the efficiency of the justice system in handling criminal appeals and suggests the need for reforms to address the backlog.