SC focuses on timeline for framing of charges; to pass order on 60-day BNSS window

The Supreme Court is stepping in to tackle significant delays in framing charges, a major hurdle for criminal trials. Noting that courts often take months or years, the apex court will issue nationwide guidelines for the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita’s 60-day charge framing rule. This intervention aims to expedite justice and prevent prolonged pre-trial detention.