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In an ambitious move to clear the mounting backlog of court cases in Odisha, the state government has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Public Prosecutors (PPs) and Additional Public Prosecutors (APPs) in criminal cases.
This initiative aims to reduce unnecessary adjournments and expedite judicial proceedings that have remained stuck in the system for years.
As per data presented in the Odisha Assembly in March, nearly 20,87 347 cases are pending in various courts, including the High Court. Acknowledging that frequent adjournments requested by lawyers and the absence of witnesses and investigating officials ...