All Conviction, Bail-Related Judgments Must Carry Coversheet Informing About Free Legal Aid Facilities: Patna High Court
In compliance with the observations made by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 23rd October 2024, passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1082/2020, titled Suhas Chakma Versus Union of India & Ors., the Patna High Court has issued a circular addressing the provision of free legal aid to convicts and respondents involved in judicial proceedings. The Supreme Court had specifically instructed the High Court to ensure…