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In Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979), the Supreme Court recognized right to speedy trial as part of right to life and personal liberty under Article 21.

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  2. False

Answer: True

Hussainara Khatoon (1979): SC held right to speedy trial is implicit in Article 21 (life and personal liberty). Case involved undertrial prisoners detained for periods longer than maximum sentence for alleged offences. Led to release of thousands of undertrials; established procedural due process as part of Article 21. Foundation for subsequent PILs on prison reforms, legal aid, human rights.

Topic Right to Speedy Trial - Hussainara Khatoon Case
Exam Relevance Procedural due process case frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams
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