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Article 21 of the Article, Indian Constitution, protects life and personal liberty and, is a very important part of the criminal justice system and the right to a speedy trial is protected under the article 21. In light of the above, this article explores the crucial role that speedy trials play to ensure that the public continues to have faith in the judicial system by avoiding any breaches in their faith due to unnecessary delays. It is explored on the basis of the legal and constitutional frames work by means of which such right can maintained such as sections like 309, 436A, 167, 173 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and this can be seen in great judgement's like Hussainara khatoon v. State of Bihar, A.R. Antulay v. R.S. Nayak.Further, it discusses the reformative measures taken for improving judicial efficiency including Fast Track Courts, e-Courts, and alternative methods of conflict resolution. The conclusion of the article states that the judiciary has an obligation to play their moral, constitutional and axe fight to eliminate the saying 'justice delayed is justice denied' and do investment and accountability to ensure prompt justice to everybody now and in the future.