Conviction in Capital Case Cannot Stand Where Accused Was Denied Effective Legal Representation Throughout Trial: Supreme Court

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Karol, and Justice Sandeep Mehta has set aside the death sentence and conviction of Dr. Abdul Hameed in the 1996 Samleti bus blast case, ordering a fresh de-novo trial due to the complete denial of legal representation throughout his original trial. The apex court ruled

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