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Crime
Karnataka Faces 280,000 Pending SIR Hearings, Bengaluru Holds Two-Thirds
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM
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Karnataka police have 280,000 pending Special Investigation Report hearings, with Bengaluru accounting for nearly two‑thirds of the backlog.
Police in Karnataka are grappling with a backlog of 280,000 pending Special Investigation Report hearings, the latest figures released by the state’s law enforcement agencies.
Bengaluru alone accounts for nearly two‑thirds of the total, indicating a concentration of cases in the capital.
The SIR, a crucial document in criminal proceedings, must be presented before a court for a case to move forward.
The large backlog points to systemic delays in processing and hearing these reports, potentially affecting the timely administration of justice.
Authorities have yet to announce specific measures to address the slowdown.
Bengaluru alone accounts for nearly two‑thirds of the total, indicating a concentration of cases in the capital.
The SIR, a crucial document in criminal proceedings, must be presented before a court for a case to move forward.
The large backlog points to systemic delays in processing and hearing these reports, potentially affecting the timely administration of justice.
Authorities have yet to announce specific measures to address the slowdown.