Supreme Court of India rules that indefinite refusal of bail violates Article 21, emphasizing the right to speedy trial.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that indefinite refusal of bail is unacceptable, emphasizing the importance of Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and liberty and the right to a speedy trial. The court held that constitutional courts cannot be restrained from granting bail if the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 has been infringed, even when faced with restrictive statutory provisions in a penal statute. This ruling allows for the possibility of bail in cases where the accused's right to a speedy trial has been violated.
July 18, 2024
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