https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470331 The right to a speedy trial forms part of fair, just and reasonable procedure under Article 21 and applies throughout criminal proceedings. Whether delay violates that right requires an overall assessment of the offence's nature and complexity, responsibility for delay, prejudice to the accused, and the balance between individual liberty and societal interests; no fixed outer limit applies. The notes state that a prolonged, unexplained prosecution for minor offences, coupled with lack of prosecution evidence and resulting prejudice to a public servant, was oppressive and unfair. The criminal trial was directed not to continue. en-us Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:51:57 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470331 The right to a speedy trial forms part of fair, just and reasonable procedure under Article 21 and applies throughout criminal proceedings. Whether delay violates that right requires an overall assessment of the offence's nature and complexity, responsibility for delay, prejudice to the accused, and the balance between individual liberty and societal interests; no fixed outer limit applies. The notes state that a prolonged, unexplained prosecution for minor offences, coupled with lack of prosecution evidence and resulting prejudice to a public servant, was oppressive and unfair. The criminal trial was directed not to continue. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470331