Supreme Court Criticizes Three-Year Delay in PFI Activist's Trial
The Supreme Court warned that a criminal case should not drag on for years, referencing the over-three-year trial of Shahid Khan, a Popular Front of India activist.
Justices of the Supreme Court remarked that a criminal proceeding cannot last as long as a turtle's lifespan, pointing to the prolonged trial of Shahid Khan. Khan, arrested on September 22, 2022, faces charges that could lead to up to five years in prison, with 700 prosecution witnesses prepared. He has appealed a Karnataka High Court decision that denied his bail. The accusations involve fundraising for the banned PFI between 2011 and 2019 and aiding alleged attack plans in several states.
Why it matters
The ruling underscores the need for speedy justice and highlights ongoing legal battles over extremist groups in India.
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