Renuka Jain v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors
2026 INSC 11009 October 202610 min read
Supreme Court: Victim Has Locus Standi to Seek Speedy Trial, Cannot Be Confined to Role of Witness
The Supreme Court held that a victim has locus standi to seek expeditious trial and cannot be confined to the role of a mere witness, and directed the trial court to conclude the trial within one year.
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- Case Name
- Renuka Jain v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1100
- Bench
- Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar
- Date of Judgment
- September 24, 2026
- Area of Law
- Criminal Procedure — Victim's Right to Speedy Trial — Section 528 BNSS — Article 21 of the Constitution
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