Delhi LG reviews Directorate of Prosecution, says delays & lapses must be addressed

New Delhi, Oct 19 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday expressed concern over low conviction rates, mounting case pendency and delays in disposal, and directed immediate, outcome-oriented measures in this regard. LG Sandhu, reviewed the functioning of the Directorate of Prosecution of the Delhi government, with the senior officials concerned during an important meeting. Sandhu has directed the officials and the departments for stronger monitoring of cases, overhauling of the tracking of the matters, streamlining file allocation and identifying trial delays. Stressing on timely justice, he asked for enforcing the BNSS timelines, operationalising Trial in Absentia wherever…