Trial Courts Must Inform Accused of Right to Legal Aid, Record Response Before Examining Witnesses: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling aimed at safeguarding fair trial rights, the Supreme Court has held that Trial Courts must explicitly inform accused persons of their right to legal representation and their entitlement to legal aid if they cannot afford a counsel. The Court further directed that courts must record the offer made to the accused,

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