Accused has right to speedy trial, can get bail if it is delayed, says SC
The Supreme Court ruled that holding an undertrial prisoner for six to seven years without a verdict violates their fundamental right to a speedy trial. This decision followed the case of an accused held under UAPA for five years without conclusion, leading to his release on bail.
The Supreme Court ruled that holding an undertrial prisoner for six to seven years without a verdict violates their fundamental right to a speedy trial. This decision followed the case of an accused held under UAPA for five years without conclusion, leading to his release on bail.
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