In Brief
A social activist and advocate filed an application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking directions to expedite a criminal trial in a Prevention of Corruption Act case. The High Court granted the application, directing expedited proceedings. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's order, holding that a third party unconnected with the criminal proceedings lacks locus standi to file such applications. While trials in corruption cases must be expedited, this obligation rests with the State and prosecution, not with third-party interventions lacking proper standing.
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