Crl.A. No. 001336 / 2019
RABINDRA NATH BISWAS vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
Status
DISPOSED
Judges
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT GUPTA
Order Date
02-09-2019
Filed On
16-03-2019 11:16 AM
casestatus.in Summary
An amicus curiae appointed by a court to assist in a criminal appeal must be afforded reasonable time to peruse the record and prepare submissions before the matter is heard; dismissing the appeal on the very day of appointment violates the accused's right to a fair hearing under criminal procedure. This principle, analysed on casestatus.in, reinforces that procedural fairness is not a mere formality but a substantive safeguard in appellate proceedings.