RANJAN DWIVEDI vs C.B.I TR.DIRECTOR GENERAL

The Supreme Court, in addressing the Writ Petitions under Article 32 of the Constitution, emphasized the fundamental right to a speedy trial as enshrined in Article 21. The Court noted that the trial for the assassination of Shri L.N. Mishra has been pending for over 37 years, constituting a violation of the petitioners' rights. Consequently, the Court quashed the ongoing trial and charges, underscoring the necessity for timely justice in the judicial system.