Accused persons also have right to speedy trial: Allahabad High Court

Speedy trial is an integral part of the fundamental right to life and liberty enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution, the Court said.
Allahabad High Court
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Speedy trial is a right not only of complainant but also of the accused persons, the Allahabad High Court recently observed while quashing a 24-year-old criminal case against certain individuals [Dr. Meraj Ali & Anr v State of UP].

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