On May 28, 2025, the Delhi High Court ruled that applicants seeking bail on the grounds of trial delays must submit trial court order sheets to demonstrate that the delays were not due to their own requests. Justice Girish Kathpalia emphasized that without these records, the court cannot assess whether the applicant contributed to the postponements.

This decision came during the bail plea of a woman accused under the POCSO and Juvenile Justice Acts. The court noted that despite her seven-year incarceration, she failed to provide any order sheets to support her claim of undue trial delay. Consequently, her bail application was dismissed.

This ruling sets a precedent, underscoring the necessity for applicants to furnish comprehensive documentation when alleging trial delays as grounds for bail.

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