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Karnataka HC: Trial Court Bound to Appoint Legal Aid Advocate for Unrepresented Accused - (17 Feb 2022)

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Karnataka High Court has said that if an advocate representing the accused who is in custody fails to appear before the court, the trial court is bound to appoint a legal aid advocate to defend the accused.

Tags : KARNATAKA HIGH COURT   LEGAL AID ADVOCATE FOR UNREPRESENTED ACCUSED  

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