“If the State Presumes Guilt, Speedy Trial Must Also Be Ensured”; Court Flags Delays in UAPA Trials and Directs High Courts to Monitor Pending Cases: Supreme Court ‘

In a landmark judgment in the case Central Bureau of Investigation v. Dayamoy Mahato etc, the Supreme Court issued sweeping directions to all High Courts across India to ensure speedy and responsible handling of trials under special statutes such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act which impose a reverse burden of proof on the accused. The Court stated that when the law presumes guilt, the justice system must provide strong…