Kailash Chandra Kapri v. State of Uttar Pradesh 2026 INSC 473 Quick Justice - Speedy Trial

Constitution of India - Article 21, 226 ; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023- Section 528 - Speedy trial is one of the requirements of Article 21 of the Constitution and from the facts and circumstances of a given case if the High court finds that the proceeding if allowed to continue will amount to violation of Article 21 of the Constitution then the High court should not hesitate to exercise its inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNSS 2023 or in exercise of its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution. (Para 15) [Context: The Supreme Court quashes a 35‑year‑old criminal case against a police constable arising from a trivial 1989 altercation in a GRP mess, noting that co‑accused have already been acquitted after the prosecution failed to lead any evidence]

Constitution of India - Article 21 - Quick justice is sine qua non of Article 21 of the Constitution. Keeping a person in suspended animation for 35 years and that too a public servant without any cause at all- and none was indicted before the High court or before us- gone by with the spirit of procedure established by law. (Para 40) [Context: The Supreme Court called for detailed data from the Allahabad High Court on criminal pendency, undertrial custody, and bail delays, signalling an intent to craft broader systemic measures to make the right to speedy trial meaningful and enforceable in Uttar Pradesh.]