India, June 13 -- A Delhi court has criticised attempts to delay the trial in a 2020 Delhi riots case, observing that the matter is at an advanced stage and cannot be needlessly prolonged. The court noted that despite the trial having gone on for more than a year and only two witnesses remaining, a fresh application was moved seeking re-examination of a prosecution witness.

The order was passed on June 4 by additional sessions judge (ASJ) Praveen Singh of Karkardooma Court, who took over the case recently following a reshuffle of judicial officers by the Delhi high court.

The court was hearing an application filed by advocate Mehmood Pracha, counsel for accused Sonu Saifi, seeking to recall a witness for further cross-examination. Prach...