‘Don’t treat a witness like an accused’

* At the state conference on criminal Justice system organised by the Maharashtra Law Academy on Saturday, Bhandari said that witnesses should not be treated like accused as they assist in the delivery of justice. “A witness hesitates to depose before the court as he as to take leave from work and come to the court at 10 am and wait till 5 pm, only to know that his case has been adjourned. So the best the judges can do is if the case if going to come up for hearing at 3 pm, then call the witness at that time.” Bhandari pointed out that every court in India violates right to speedy trial, even the Supreme court is no exception. We should ensure that the trial should be completed in two years.