Criminal Courts Directed to Obtain Accused’s Endorsement Confirming Supply of Case Materials Before Commencement of Trial: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has issued an important direction to all Criminal Courts in the District Judiciary, instructing them to secure an endorsement from the accused or the accused’s counsel confirming compliance with Rule 19(4) of the Criminal Rules of Practice in Kerala, 1982 before fixing dates for examination of witnesses in criminal trials. Background Of The Legal Provision Under Rule 19(4) of CRP, every accused must be supplied with…