The Supreme Court expressed concern over 2,297 pending appeals involving accused with prolonged incarceration and sought a detailed roadmap for hearing and listing.
The Court noted that many accused have been languishing in incarceration for over a decade, highlighting the need for a concrete mechanism for listing and hearing thousands of pending criminal appeals.
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the lack of a concrete mechanism for listing and hearing thousands of pending criminal appeals.
A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra made the observations after perusing the Report dated September 27, 2025, submitted by the Registrar Judicial (Listing) of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
The Court directed the Registrar to present a concrete plan for speedy hearings, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive working plan for the timely listing of cases.
Author's summary: Supreme Court seeks plan for pending appeals.