Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 369
📌 Paras 1-3
This matter arose from an appeal by the appellant challenging his conviction and death sentence, which had been confirmed by the High Court. The Supreme Court, in 2017, noted inordinate delays in cases involving legal aid and appointed an amicus curiae to investigate the causes and suggest remedies. Subsequent orders reveal deliberations with various legal service authorities and High Courts, leading to the formation of a committee to examine suggestions for digitization, translation, and electronic transmission of records. The SCLSC was also directed to provide data on pendency, delays, infrastructure, and reasons for delays in filing legal aid applications.
📌 Para 2
The core issue before the Court was the inordinate and
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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