“Speedy Trial is a Fundamental Right of the Prisoner: SC” #courtproceedings

The Supreme Court of India heard the matter on 29 April 2026 before a Bench of Hon'ble Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.

A deeply disturbing case came up where an undertrial prisoner remained in jail for over 9 years without conviction. Arrested on 7 March 2017 in connection with a case involving serious charges under the Indian Penal Code (including Section 302), the accused continued to languish behind bars while the trial dragged on.

Despite all witnesses being examined and the case reaching the stage of final arguments, bail was denied by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court strongly criticized this approach, calling it a “very shocking matter” and emphasized the violation of the petitioner’s right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

The Court reiterated that the right to speedy trial is a fundamental right, and any prolonged delay—especially when not attributable to the accused—amounts to a serious infringement of personal liberty. It made it clear: no matter how grave the offence, an undertrial cannot be kept in custody indefinitely.

Calling it a gross violation of fundamental rights, the Court ordered immediate release on bail, stating that the petitioner cannot be kept in jail “even for one more day.”

Case Name- VAIBHAV SINGH Versus STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

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Mr. Pradeep Rai is the Chairman of Public International Law Committee and Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court. Mr. Rai has over 26 years of standing at the Bar in the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, Commissions, Regulatory Bodies and Tribunals. He has an experience in litigation across a wide spectrum of civil, criminal, revenue and constitutional issues. Mr. Rai is the founder of various sub-committees of the Supreme Court Bar Association that includes Grievance Committee, E-Committee, Health Committee, Bar Coordination Committee, Culture Committee and State Sub-Committee.

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