Right of a prisoner to speedy trial will be categorised in which of the following Fundamental Rights?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Right to Life.
The right of a prisoner to a speedy trial is categorized under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty.
The Supreme Court has consistently interpreted Article 21 to include the right to a speedy trial as an essential component of a fair, just, and reasonable procedure. Delays in trials can undermine justice and violate personal liberty. While other rights like Right to Equality (Article 14) and Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) may indirectly support this, the direct judicial basis stems from Article 21’s expansive interpretation. This right ensures that incarceration without timely adjudication is not arbitrary, aligning with the principles of natural justice.