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Crime
Supreme Court Says Crime Victims Can Seek Speedy Trials
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:36 AM
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The Supreme Court said that victims of crime can also approach courts for speedy trial of their cases.
The Supreme Court observed that victims of crime are entitled to move court seeking a speedy trial of their cases.
The remark expands the existing provision which allows accused persons to seek expeditious proceedings, now extending the same right to victims.
By highlighting this option, the court aims to reduce delays and ensure timely justice for those affected by crime.
Legal analysts suggest that the statement may encourage more victims to approach courts for quicker resolution of their cases.
The remark expands the existing provision which allows accused persons to seek expeditious proceedings, now extending the same right to victims.
By highlighting this option, the court aims to reduce delays and ensure timely justice for those affected by crime.
Legal analysts suggest that the statement may encourage more victims to approach courts for quicker resolution of their cases.