right to a speedy trial is a constitutional right.
What are the Article 22 of Indian Constitution landmark Judgements?
The Supreme Court in Hussainara Khatoon vs.State Of Bihar has held that the right to a speedy trial is a constitutional right. Article 22(2) states that any person who is arrested and detained must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of their arrest, excluding the time required for transportation.