Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Article 21 | Right to Legal Aid Mandates De Novo Trial in Death Penalty Case for Fair Trial Violation : Bombay HC
Bombay High Court sets aside a death sentence after finding gross violations of the accused's right to legal aid under Article 21, emphasizing that fair trial guarantees are non-negotiable in capital punishment cases. The ruling mandates a fresh trial, reinforcing that procedural lapses cannot compromise constitutional rights, especially where liberty or life is at stake.