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It is published by Welfare Universe. It has regular Quarterly frequency— SEPTEMBER, DECEMBER, MARCH, JUNE. </span>This journal is exclusively dedicated to the scholarly studies of Jurisprudence Law, Human Rights and relevant discipline. The Journal welcomes original piece of own research work and un-published research papers/articles. The Manuscripts are considered for publishing in the journal as Articles, Research Papers, Case studies, Book Reviews, theoretical or conceptual, original, cross-functional, Doctrinal Non- Doctrinal, Empirical Research, Socio-Legal Research, applied research papers, Legal Research, technical notes, and etc which also include critically analysis for all aspect of literature book reviews, translated work from the faculty members, graduates, independent researchers and authors from worldwide. </p> <ul> <li><span style="line-height: 18.4px; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><strong style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Editor- In-Chief: Dr. Raj Kumar Verma </strong></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Title proper: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Legal Research development.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Abbreviated key-title: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Legal res. dev.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Original alphabet of title: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Other<br /></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Subject: UDC : </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">34<br /></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Subject: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Law. Juridical Science <br /></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Publisher: Welfare Universe</span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dates of publication: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">2016<br /></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Frequency: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Quarterly<br /></span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; 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text-align: center;"> <img style="background-color: white;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRUnURsa3XZ1kmvMeKXC2ZteScrc6Iw7aiOipN2TUg32q7i-7PbBRV7MNF2SttcnvbfP0xEPwzV7llQmhqOaDFSfiBkrc414DUFRxAOFj_WWGSreDNcqSgNWYCX9OMdxPtnCsgttCxMPuMZTFmzqrPfExA2VtInkLbrEUZ6PoEe6J3l-Q1_Nl8VR0eQ/w21-h20/checklogo.png" width="21" height="20" border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="643" />Citation counters </div> </div> </div> en-US Office@lrdjournal.com (Chief Editor) Office@lrdjournal.com (Technical Team) Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:12:10 +0000 OJS 3.3.9.9 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 The Right to a Speedy and Impartial Trial: Safeguarding Justice https://lrdjournal.com/index.php/lrd/article/view/284 <p style="text-align: justify;">A fair and speedy trial is a key element to safeguarding human dignity, the rule of law and effective access to justice. This right is derived from Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and also has been supported by International Human Rights instruments like ICCPR, UDHR etc. Time frames ensure that accused persons are not held in custody for too long and can be released from financial and emotional distress, and that victims are able to receive justice before evidence is lost or memories fade.<br>This paper aims to analyse the constitutional principles, laws, and court rulings surrounding the concept of a speedy and fair trial in India, drawing on the provisions of the BNSS, 2023, and Cr.P.C., 1973. It examines the situation with regard to backlogs, vacancies, delayed investigations, repeated adjournments and misuse of procedures in courts, which hinders effective realization of this right. The need for fair hearings, good lawyers and consideration of evidence is also discussed.<br>The paper calls for better judicial infrastructure and effective case management, along with the expansion of e-courts, accessibility of legal aid and increased accountability to achieve lasting improvement. The implementation of a practical justice system is a prerequisite for ensuring speedy and fair justice, which requires the coordination between courts, investigating agencies, legal practitioners and policy makers.</p> Chanchal khatri, Dr. Pradeep Sharma Copyright (c) 2026 Legal Research Development https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://lrdjournal.com/index.php/lrd/article/view/284 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000