Tag: Section 235 CrPC

2 articles tagged with Section 235 CrPC. Latest first.

[ High Courts ]

Trial Court Cannot Convict Without Hearing Defence Arguments, Madras HC Sets Aside Life Sentence

A Division Bench of the Madras High Court held that oral arguments by the defence are a facet of fair trial under Article 21, and a trial court must appoint an amicus if counsel fails to argue rather than proceed to judgment.

2026-06-12 · 8 min read

[ Supreme Court ]

Appellate Court That Reverses Acquittal Must Sentence the Accused Itself, Supreme Court Holds

A bench of Justices K. V. Viswanathan and Vijay Bishnoi holds that an appellate court reversing an acquittal cannot remit sentencing to the trial court, and remits the matter to the Calcutta High Court to hear the convict on sentence.

2026-05-27 · 7 min read

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