Landmark Judgement 3 (Article 21) Hussainara Khatoon & Ors Vs Home Secretary, State Of Bihar, Govt. Of Bihar, Patna

This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgement in Hussainara Khatoon & Ors Vs Home Secretary, State of Bihar. It addresses the critical issue of pre-trial detention and the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The judgement highlights how the existing bail system unfairly disadvantages the poor and calls for radical changes to ensure justice is accessible to all. This is essential reading for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in human rights and criminal justice reform in India.

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