Legal Information by Sewadar Sunny Sachdeva
Legal Information by Sewadar Sunny Sachdeva
June 14, 2025 at 07:24 PM
The Supreme Court Legal Aid Committee v. Union of India (1994) case, also known as the "Undertrial Prisoners" case, focused on the plight of individuals detained under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act who had been languishing in jail for extended periods without trial. The case highlighted the violation of Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to personal liberty and a speedy trial. In essence, the case led to directions from the Supreme Court to ensure that undertrial prisoners, especially those facing lengthy delays under the NDPS Act, are granted bail and that Special Courts are established and functioning effectively to expedite trials and uphold the constitutional rights of individuals, especially the right to a speedy trial. *A court is an agency created by the sovereignty, for the purpose of administering justice.*

Comments