Supreme Court surprised after Patna High Court sets deadline for Bihar court to complete trial

In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court of India questioned the Patna High Court's deadline for completing a criminal trial involving a high-profile case. The Patna High Court had set a deadline of six months to conclude the trial, which the Supreme Court deemed overly ambitious and impractical. The Supreme Court's inquiry arose from concerns about the feasibility of adhering to such a stringent timeline while ensuring a fair and thorough trial process. This intervention highlights the tension between judicial efficiency and the fundamental rights of the accused.