In Brief
The Supreme Court intervened in a criminal appeal where trial proceedings had been indefinitely stalled. The Court held that any stay granted by any court, including High Courts, automatically expires within six months unless renewed for good cause. The trial court was directed to immediately set the case for hearing. The judgment establishes that to prevent indefinite delays and protect the constitutional right to speedy trial, all courts must enforce time-bound procedural discipline and ensure trials proceed without perpetual stays or adjournments.
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