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Bombay HC directs trial courts to ensure that legal counsel appointed at State expense must have sufficient experience

Bombay High Court has held that proper legal assistance to the accused was a fundamental right under right to life and personal liberty and also a part of due process of law. The Court issued directions to all police officers and Judicial Magistrates, Sessions Judges/Special Judges to appoint an advocate with sufficient experience, and also mention such experience held in detail in their order for the ease of the appellate courts.

Case:


State of Maharashtra v. Sheshrao

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