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Delhi HC refuses to fix timeline for trial in Shraddha Walkar murder case

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  1. The Delhi High Court refused to fix a timeline for the trial in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

  2. Justice Madhu Jain cited day-to-day proceedings as the reason for not issuing further directions.

  3. The court's order came on a petition by Walkar's brother seeking a fixed timeframe for trial conclusion.

  4. Delhi Police reported 222 prosecution witnesses, with 157 testimonies completed and six examinations pending.

  5. The family sought last rites for Walkar, whose remains are retained as evidence, causing emotional trauma.

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