The Supreme Court of India has quashed a criminal proceeding that remained pending for 35 years, asserting that the right to a speedy trial is an integral part of the fundamental right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Observing that “the tag of ‘accused’ would deprive a man the right to
Supreme Court Seeks Detailed Pendency Data from Allahabad High Court; Quashes 35-Year-Old Case to Protect Right to Speedy Trial
