Case Law Analysis
|Madhya Pradesh High Court
Section 482 BNSS | Court-Induced Delays Cannot Justify Closure of Defense Evidence : MP HC Reinforces Fair Trial Rights
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that procedural delays caused by court absences cannot prejudice an accused's right to present defense evidence. The judgment underscores that fair trial rights under Article 21 override administrative lapses, mandating reopening of evidence closure orders in criminal cases.