'Speedy Trial Is A Constitutional Right': Calcutta HC Quashes A 2011 Case Against Army Personnel Accused Of Outraging Woman's Modesty

While quashing criminal proceedings initiated against an Indian Army personnel by invoking its inherent powers under Section 482 of CrPC, the Calcutta High Court has recently underscored that the right to a speedy right is a constitutional right. Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury observed,“Right to have speedy trial since been considered as constitutional right, I consider it expedient...