Shraddha Walkar case: Delhi HC rejects plea to set deadline for trial
Delhi High Court declined to fix a deadline for the trial in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, noting proceedings are on a day-to-day basis.
The petition by Walkar's brother sought a timeframe for trial conclusion, citing slow progress despite accused Aftab Amin Poonawala's arrest in November 2022 and completed investigation.
The family is unable to perform last rites because Walkar's dismembered remains are retained as evidence, causing emotional trauma.
Prosecution cited 222 witnesses; 157 testimony completed, with 6 examination-in-chief and 14 cross-examinations pending.
Poonawala allegedly strangled Walkar on May 18, 2022, dismembered her body, and disposed of remains in a forested area.
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