HC pulls up police for slow inquiries, questions Centre on 14-day BNSS norm

• Bombay High Court criticized police for "leisurely" preliminary enquiries, often taking months instead of the mandated 14 days.
• The HC questioned the Union government regarding the strict adherence to the 14-day norm under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
• The court noted police's "utter disregard" for legal provisions, conducting enquiries "as per their own whims and caprices."
• The High Court sought clarification from the Home Department, Government of India, on BNSS applicability and reasons for non-compliance.
• The matter was posted for further hearing on December 19, with the additional solicitor general to appear.

Why It Matters: Court questions police delays in inquiries, impacting timely justice for citizens.