最高法院批评马哈拉施特拉省司法缓慢, Supreme Court criticizes Maharashtra's slow justice, citing 649 stalled cases and demanding reforms.

最高法院谴责马哈拉施特拉邦刑事司法系统的“震撼性”拖延,至少揭露了649个案件,这些案件尽管在多年前(有些早在2006年)提交了起诉表,但并没有提出指控。 The Supreme Court has condemned a "shocking" delay in Maharashtra's criminal justice system, revealing at least 649 cases where charges have not been framed despite charge sheets filed years ago, some as early as 2006. 法院以被告或法律顾问一再缺席为由强调,长时间的审前拘留违反了迅速审判的宪法权利。 The court, citing repeated non-appearance of accused or legal counsel, emphasized that prolonged pre-trial detention violates the constitutional right to a speedy trial. 它命令孟买高等法院调查积压案件,报告纠正行动,并考虑取消保释或对不合作的律师采取纪律措施。 It ordered the Bombay High Court to investigate the backlog, report on corrective actions, and consider bail cancellations or disciplinary measures against non-cooperative lawyers. 最高法院还要求在十天内重新出具关于遵守情况的宣誓证词,并安排在10月17日进行进一步听证。 The top court also demanded a fresh affidavit on compliance within ten days and scheduled further hearings on October 17.