Case Law Analysis
|Calcutta High Court
Article 21 | Speedy Justice Mandate for Elderly Litigants: Calcutta HC Directs Six-Month Disposal of Land Reforms Tribunal Case
Calcutta High Court ruled that prolonged tribunal delays violate the right to speedy justice under Article 21, especially for elderly litigants. The court directed the West Bengal Land Reforms Tribunal to dispose of a 2023 case within six months, emphasizing that complete records and advanced age necessitate expedited proceedings.