Why are Maharashtra’s forensic labs struggling to keep pace with casework? | Explained
Maharashtra’s forensic laboratories are overwhelmed, with roughly 55,000 pending cases causing delays in criminal trials. Backlogs stem from inadequate staffing, outdated equipment, and slow sample processing. The state government has pledged additional funding, recruitment drives, and modernization of facilities to accelerate analysis and reduce the docket, aiming to improve the speed of justice for the public.