High court flags 'grave lapses' in 60+ lawsuits, orders rape case retrial

The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench ordered a retrial in a rape case, citing non-compliance with Section 309 CrPC, which mandates day-to-day trials. Noting delays and lapses, the court emphasized the need for speedy trials and issued guidelines for lower courts. The conviction of two accused was overturned due to procedural delays and significant lapses.
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