In Brief

This suo moto criminal petition concerns a pending investigation where the CBI requires additional time to complete its work and record statements from the victim and her counsel, who are medically incapacitated. The counsel is in critical condition at AIIMS requiring substantial treatment expenses. The Supreme Court extended the investigation deadline to 6 September 2019 and directed Uttar Pradesh to immediately pay Rs. 5 lakh to the counsel's wife to meet medical expenses, with the amount to be adjusted against future compensation. The Court exercised its plenary constitutional power to ensure interim justice pending final resolution."

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