Allahabad High Court Seeks State Plan to Address Delayed Police Investigations

The Allahabad High Court has sought an affidavit from the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) on measures to prevent prolonged criminal investigations. The petition concerns an alleged murder reported in November 2024. A charge sheet was filed in April 2025, but further investigation ordered by the jurisdictional court remained incomplete. The High Court examined Section 193 of the BNSS and sought information about compliance with victim updates in Sultanpur. The matter is listed for December 8. The proceedings also raise questions about supervision of further investigations and the enforcement of statutory duties to keep victims informed about progress in criminal cases.