Permitting Trial Would Be An Exercise In Futility': Karnataka High Court Quashes 'Oldest Case' In State After 44 Yrs

The Karnataka High Court quashed a 44-year-old murder case, citing severe delays in the trial. The case involved allegations of murder that occurred in the 1970s, but the trial had been delayed due to various procedural issues and a lack of substantial evidence. The Court ruled that the delay in legal proceedings, coupled with the inability to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, rendered the case unworthy of continuation. The Court also emphasized that justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done within a reasonable time frame, ensuring that old cases do not linger indefinitely.