'Day-to-day trial practice must be revived in sensitive cases':Supreme Court directs that rape trial proceedings be completed within 2 months of filing charges

The Supreme Court has highlighted the need to revive the practice of day-to-day hearings in particularly sensitive cases, observing that its abandonment over the years has contributed to delays in the justice system.

The bench made this remark while hearing a petition challenging the Kolkata High Court’s decision to grant bail in a rape case.

The court stated that the right to a speedy trial, enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, requires urgent attention.

A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan directed all High Courts to constitute committees to explore ways to implement daily hearings in their respective district courts.

"We honestly believe this is the right time for courts to return to the practice. Important or sensitive cases should have dail