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It may take 30 years to settle all criminal cases in Mumbai: Praja
How long would it take to render judgments on all serious ICC offenses pending in Mumbai courts from 2020? Analysis from the nonprofit Praja Foundation indicates it could take 30 years, assuming no further cases go to trial. The figure was obtained after taking into account the average number of judgments rendered and withdrawals (2,550 cases) over the past five years. The expectation of trials for crimes against women was alarming 98% by the end of last year, data from the NGO revealed.