Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Plea Taking — Requirements for Valid Plea in Criminal Trials — Mandatory Nature of Section 215 of Criminal Procedure Law

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Section 215 imposes mandatory requirements for valid arraignment. The accused must be unfettered, the charge read and explained in a language they understand, and they must be called upon to plead. The requirements are designed to guarantee fair trial. Failure to comply with any requirement…

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