Supreme Court Highlights 45-Year Delay in Jharkhand Double Murder Case, Grants Bail
The Supreme Court criticized the judicial system for a 45-year delay in resolving a 1981 double-murder case in Jharkhand, during which five of six accused died. The trial took 22 years, and the High Court appeal took another 22 years. Considering the convict's advanced age and medical condition, the Court suspended his sentence and granted bail, emphasizing the prolonged ordeal despite the crime's seriousness and ordering his immediate release under conditions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 58/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 25 Aug, 01:56 am. Other outlets followed.