Brij Mohan Lal vs Union Of India & Others

The Supreme Court emphasized the State's obligation to provide speedy justice under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, ruling that financial constraints cannot justify the failure to establish adequate courts. The Court noted the significant backlog of cases, with approximately 2.27 crores pending, and highlighted the necessity of continuing the Fast Track Courts Scheme beyond its initial five-year period. The Court held that the Union of India must ensure the establishment of sufficient judicial infrastructure to meet constitutional mandates.