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The Right to Speedy Trial is part of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

In Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979) and Kadra Pahadiya v. State of Bihar (1983), the Supreme Court held that 'speedy trial' is an essential component of 'reasonable, fair, and just procedure' under Article 21. Delayed justice violates personal liberty, especially for undertrial prisoners. This has driven reforms in criminal justice administration.

Topic Fundamental Rights
Exam Relevance Judicial expansion of rights question for SSC and UPSC; tests dynamic interpretation of Fundamental Rights

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