Courts Must Actively Safeguard Right to Speedy Trial, Not Wake Up Too Late to Lament Delays: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling on personal liberty, reaffirmed the importance of the right to speedy trial, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani observed that the judiciary must not wait until prolonged detention becomes unjust, but must act in time to protect this fundamental right. Accused in Custody for Over One Year Without Framing of Charges The Court was hearing…
