https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=340889 Speedy trial forms an integral part of Article 21, and prolonged pre-trial or appellate custody must not become unduly long. Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure reflects legislative protection against excessive undertrial detention, while courts may grant bail or require expeditious disposal when proceedings exceed a reasonable period. Criminal justice administration requires High Court monitoring, action plans, adequate infrastructure, fewer adjournments, and priority for custody cases, bail matters, and long-pending criminal proceedings. Pending trials and appeals may be directed to conclude within fixed timelines to protect personal liberty and secure timely justice. en-us Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:09:30 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=340889 Speedy trial forms an integral part of Article 21, and prolonged pre-trial or appellate custody must not become unduly long. Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure reflects legislative protection against excessive undertrial detention, while courts may grant bail or require expeditious disposal when proceedings exceed a reasonable period. Criminal justice administration requires High Court monitoring, action plans, adequate infrastructure, fewer adjournments, and priority for custody cases, bail matters, and long-pending criminal proceedings. Pending trials and appeals may be directed to conclude within fixed timelines to protect personal liberty and secure timely justice. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=340889