HC questions lower court for not concluding trial in TV journalist Soumya murder case

The Delhi High Court today asked a lower court to inform the reason for non-conclusion of trial in the 2008 sensational murder case of TV journalist Soumya Viswanathan.

The court also directed Delhi Police to file a status report before indicating the reason for the delay despite nine-and-a half years having passed since the filing of the charge sheet.

Justice Mukta Gupta issued notice to the police and said "status report to be filed by the state. Status report shall indicate the reason for delay in conclusion of trial."