CASE COMMENTARY – HUSSAINARA KHATOON & ORS. V. HOME SECRETARY, STATE OF BIHAR

AUTHOR – SUJITHA S, STUDENT OF SCHOOL OF LAW, SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BEST CITATION – SUJITHA S, CASE COMMENTARY – HUSSAINARA KHATOON & ORS. V. HOME SECRETARY, STATE OF BIHAR, ILE LEX SPECULUM (ILE LS), 1 (1) OF 2023, PG. 596-599, APIS – 3920 – 0036 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2

ABSTRACT

Citizens hold the judiciary in the highest regard and with firm hope because it is the ultimate defender of everyone’s rights. The judiciary is a separate organization that offers relief from society’s basic needs. This places a tremendous amount of pressure on the judicial body safeguard the obligations to be made effective.

Any country’s ability to develop depends on how well functioning its judicial system is. Therefore, it is crucial to guarantee an efficient, speedy trial and that no one is denied justice. Despite the growing reliance on courts, there is still a segment of society that cannot access them because of lack of resources and ignorance. This makes the requirement for legal aid fundamental. The fact that Hussainara Khatoon’s landmark case is a few decades old suggests that the need for a quick trial was recognized long ago. However, there are still a great number of cases pending, therefore it is imperative that we review these rulings and take prompt action to address the issue involving the country.

KEYWORDS

Justice, Prisoners, Speedy Trial, Detention.