Reviewed case brief
Sunil Mehta v. State of Gujarat
(2013) 12 SCC 220
Authority on mandatory procedural safeguards in Sessions trial and when their non-compliance vitiates proceedings.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 2013
- Subjects
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
Trial before Court of Session requires compliance with procedural safeguards including proper framing of charge, recording of evidence in presence of accused, and opportunity for cross-examination. Non-compliance with these fundamental requirements vitiates the trial.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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