Supreme Court Issues Notice On 4 Convicts' Plea Against Jharkhand HC's Failure To Pronounce Judgments On Criminal Appeals For Over 3 Yrs

The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of a plea against the Jharkhand High Court's failure to pronounce judgments on criminal appeals for over three years and has issued a notice in response. This highlights a serious concern regarding the efficiency of the judicial process and the right of litigants to timely justice. Prolonged delays in the pronouncement of judgments can cause significant hardship and uncertainty for the parties involved in criminal appeals. The Supreme Court's intervention and issuance of notice to the Jharkhand High Court underscore the apex court's commitment to ensuring that High Courts discharge their judicial functions in a timely manner and uphold the fundamental right to a speedy resolution of legal matters.