Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Rights of Accused — Power of Court to Assign Counsel in Capital Cases

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Section 352 of the Criminal Procedure Act mandates the court to assign counsel in capital cases where the accused is not represented. The duty is mandatory, not discretionary. The principle applies to all capital offences. The court must ensure that the accused has legal representation.…

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