Sword Of Conviction Kept Hanging For 26 Yrs': P&H HC Reduces Sentence In Food Adulteration Case, Flags Listing Of Plea After 15 Yrs

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reduced the sentence in a food adulteration case to the period already undergone by the accused, noting that the "sword of conviction" had been hanging for 26 years. The court also flagged the fact that the plea was listed after an inordinate delay of 15 years. This decision highlights the judiciary's concern over prolonged legal proceedings and the impact of such delays on the accused, even in cases where guilt is established.