Case Name : Anil Rai vs State of Bihar Case Reference: (2001) Supp 1 SCR 298 Case Number: CA No 387/1998 Court: Supreme Court Bench: 02 Coram: KT Thomas, RP Sethi Date: 06.02.2021

Inordinate, unexplained and negligent delay in pronouncement of judgment infringes on the right to personal liberty

Pronouncement in criminal matters should not be stretched beyond six weeks; and in civil cases, beyond two months (Page 308, C-E)

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Judgment name

See also: Constitution - Article 21 CrPC, Section 157 CrPC, Section 159 CrPC - Section 353 IPC, Section 148 IPC - Section 149 IPC - Section 302

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