The Supreme Court of India, comprising a bench of Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, has set aside an Allahabad High Court judgment that decided a criminal appeal without hearing the appellant’s counsel or appointing an Amicus Curiae to represent him. Setting aside the order on the ground of violation of natural
High Court Cannot Decide Criminal Appeal in Absence of Accused’s Counsel or Without Appointing Amicus Curiae: Supreme Court
