https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458498 The SC allowed the appeal, overturning the HC's decision, and directed the appellant's release on bail due to prolonged delays in hearing criminal appeals, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy justice under Article 21. The appellant's old age and the welfare of a child born in jail were significant considerations. The SC suspended the conviction and sentence, mandating the appellant to provide a personal bond with sureties as determined by the trial court. The Court underscored the necessity for the executive to fill judicial vacancies and for HCs to expedite the disposal of criminal appeals, particularly those pending for over five years. en-us Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:08:46 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458498 The SC allowed the appeal, overturning the HC's decision, and directed the appellant's release on bail due to prolonged delays in hearing criminal appeals, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy justice under Article 21. The appellant's old age and the welfare of a child born in jail were significant considerations. The SC suspended the conviction and sentence, mandating the appellant to provide a personal bond with sureties as determined by the trial court. The Court underscored the necessity for the executive to fill judicial vacancies and for HCs to expedite the disposal of criminal appeals, particularly those pending for over five years. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458498