https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169354 The SC addressed prolonged pretrial detention, an unsatisfactory bail system, and case delays, emphasizing human rights violations. It mandated the release of undertrial prisoners on personal bonds, criticized the property-oriented bail approach, and urged judicial reforms. The SC highlighted the need for legislative changes to ensure fair, non-monetary bail provisions and expedite trials, underscoring the fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21. Pathak, J. concurred, stressing judicial discretion in bail matters and the need for legislative amendments to prevent discrimination based on financial status. en-us Mon, 12 Feb 1979 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:50:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169354 The SC addressed prolonged pretrial detention, an unsatisfactory bail system, and case delays, emphasizing human rights violations. It mandated the release of undertrial prisoners on personal bonds, criticized the property-oriented bail approach, and urged judicial reforms. The SC highlighted the need for legislative changes to ensure fair, non-monetary bail provisions and expedite trials, underscoring the fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21. Pathak, J. concurred, stressing judicial discretion in bail matters and the need for legislative amendments to prevent discrimination based on financial status. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 12 Feb 1979 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169354