Accused Has Right To Speedy Trial But Non-Appearance Of Investing Officer Caused 2 Yrs Delay: Gauhati High Court

In a recent development at the Gauhati High Court, Nripen Chandra Nath filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrP.C.) seeking relief due to significant delays in his trial. The case pertains to GR Case No. 1059/2014 before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Karbi Anglong, Diphu. The petitioner, represented by Advocate A. Chaudhury, raised concerns over the prolonged absence of the investigating officer (I/O) in…