JAGDISH CHANDER . vs STATE (N.C.T. OF DELHI) — Crl.A. No. 908/2002

The Supreme Court disposed of both criminal appeals (filed by Jagdish Chander and the State of Delhi) relating to two FIRs from 1978 by setting aside the conflicting orders of the lower courts, which had differently ruled on whether Inspector Bihari Lal Sharma was competent to file the investigation report. The Court terminated the criminal trial proceedings, finding that continuing prosecution 28 years later would not serve justice, as quick justice is essential under Article 21 and evidence recovery would be difficult at this belated stage. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.