RIGHT TO SPEEDY JUSTICE IN INDIA: A MYTH

Abstract

One of the fundamental objectives of the criminal justice system is the speedy trial since a lengthy pause can defeat justice. It is, therefore, considered one of the core values of organized society to be swift justice. It is always recommended that the case be dealt with as soon as possible, but also the fundamental norms that make justice possible can be ignored as "justice rushed, justice buried" is a common popular proverb. The right balance should therefore be established between simple standard sand speedy trial because the main aim of all legal systems is to provide all with proper justice. This paper seeks to discuss the right to speedy trial in two parts, first part will discuss the concept of speedy trial and how it has evolved over the period of time as a fundamental right. Thereafter, in the second part the concept of fast-track courts in India and the causes that have led to the institution of the same? This paper will also investigate whether the fast-track courts implemented for the speedy disposal of cases have been effective and successful in achieving its objective.

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