Staying Criminal Proceedings Pending For 34 Yrs, Allahabad HC Seeks Affidavit From UP Govt Officials On State's Litigation Policy

The Allahabad High Court granted a stay on criminal proceedings that were pending for 34 years. The Court observed that the prolonged delay was unreasonable and ordered the state government to submit an affidavit detailing the reasons for the delay in litigation. The Court emphasized the importance of timely justice and directed the government to ensure that such long delays do not occur in the future, reaffirming the necessity of an efficient litigation policy.