“Towards A SuperFast Trial?”, 10 March 2018
Scope and Contents
The Upendra Baxi Collection is a digital collection that currently comprises a single series, Bibliography. This series is organised into several subseries, including Published Academic Articles, Published Book Chapters, Published Books, Published Book Reviews, Published Lectures and Presentations from Conferences and Seminars, Newspaper Articles, Letters and Correspondence (Mathura Rape Case), Other Media, and Media Articles by Others on the Mathura Rape Case.
Dates
- Publication: 10 March 2018
Creator
- Upendra Baxi (Author, Person)
- Sharunya (Archives Intern, Person)
- Meghashree Dev (Processing Archivist, Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 250 Megabytes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The article reflects on judicial discipline, contempt, and the tension between speedy and fair trials through two Delhi cases involving ASJ Kamini Lau. While her remarks triggered contempt proceedings, the Supreme Court now examines the matter sensitively. A related High Court judgment criticising “super-fast” trials reaffirms that haste can imperil justice, especially in capital cases. The piece argues that speedy trial is a constitutional right under Article 21 and not antithetical to fairness. Rejecting empty slogans, it calls on courts and lawyers to balance expedition with due process through disciplined procedures and realistic timelines, making timely justice a shared constitutional responsibility. In India Legal.
Repository Details
Part of the NLS Law and Society Archives Repository