Supreme Court sets 60-90 day timeline to frame charges in dowry cases
- The Supreme Court issued directions to speed up trials in dowry cases, saying many accused of seeking dowry go unpunished.
- Trial courts must decide on framing charges within 60 to 90 days of a chargesheet being filed.
- Courts must record reasons for adjournments and name legal aid lawyers if defence lawyers are absent.
- Judges, police, prosecutors and counsellors must receive regular training on handling dowry cases.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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