Practice mode Indian Judiciary

The Hussainara Khatoon case of 1979, an early landmark of public interest litigation, concerned which group?

Correct answer C. Undertrial prisoners in Bihar

Explanation

Based on newspaper reports about undertrials held longer than their possible sentences, the Supreme Court recognised the right to a speedy trial and ordered releases.

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