Court Rejects Pre-trial Notice Mandate, Cites Risk of 'Treatment Worse Than Disease': Delhi High Court

New Delhi, February 8, 2024: In a recent order, the Delhi High Court, in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), has addressed the issue of supplying chargesheets, police reports, and final reports to complainants or victims at no cost. The court made significant observations on the existing legal provisions and the rights of victims in criminal proceedings. BACKGROUND: The PIL, W.P.(C) 1603/2024, was filed by Mr. Vivek Kumar Gaurav,…