Summary
- The Karnataka High Court has directed Trial Judges to comply with Section 294(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to expedite CBI cases.
- This mandate aims to allow undisputed documents to be marked by consent at the trial's start, potentially reducing the number of witnesses needed.
- The court noted that delays in trials, some pending since 2013, violate the right to a speedy trial, emphasizing the importance of this procedural adherence.
- The ruling grants time until December 2026 for trials to conclude, signaling a significant shift in managing lengthy proceedings.
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