https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458500 Article 21's right to speedy trial extends through the criminal process, so prolonged delay requires a balancing test rather than any rigid formula. If a trial is not concluded within 180 days, the accused is entitled to have bail considered, though delay does not create an automatic right to bail. A rigid three-year post-conviction custody requirement for suspension of sentence is not mandatory in all cases; long undertrial custody may justify earlier consideration, especially where the total custody already undergone is substantial. Bail and suspension of sentence must be decided case by case, with relevant safeguards such as sureties, surveillance, and assessment of offence gravity, conduct, and flight risk. en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:22:10 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458500 Article 21's right to speedy trial extends through the criminal process, so prolonged delay requires a balancing test rather than any rigid formula. If a trial is not concluded within 180 days, the accused is entitled to have bail considered, though delay does not create an automatic right to bail. A rigid three-year post-conviction custody requirement for suspension of sentence is not mandatory in all cases; long undertrial custody may justify earlier consideration, especially where the total custody already undergone is substantial. Bail and suspension of sentence must be decided case by case, with relevant safeguards such as sureties, surveillance, and assessment of offence gravity, conduct, and flight risk. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=458500