Set deadlines, say no to adjournments: Supreme Court directs High Courts to speed up bail hearings
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In a significant order augmenting the rights of undertrial prisoners, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a series of directions aimed at ensuring faster disposal of bail petitions pending before High Courts across the country [Sunny Chauhan v State of Haryana]A Bench comprising of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi held High Courts and investigating agencies must adopt a collaborative approach to ensure expeditious disposal of bail applications while safeguarding