Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Trial Procedure — Failure of Justice — What Constitutes — Section 382 of Criminal Procedure Code

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Failure of justice occurs when an error contributed to the conviction or when a fundamental right is infringed. The principle applies to criminal appeals. The appellate court will not apply the proviso if there is a failure of justice. The rule protects the accused's rights.…

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