RAM KISHORE vs STATE OF U.P. — Crl.A. No. 1049/2006

Summary: Crl.A. No. 001049/2006 – Ram Kishore v. State of U.P. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's decision that had decided Ram Kishore's conviction appeal on merits without hearing his advocate, despite repeated calls for representation. The Court held that regular criminal appeals must be decided only after hearing both parties, and if the accused lacks representation, an advocate or Amicus Curiae must be appointed. The matter was remitted to the High Court for rehearing with priority disposal. The High Court was directed to consider the appellant's bail prayer appropriately, as he had already served three and a half years. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.