GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the important right of an accused in a trial?
A
He should be allowed to have a lawyer for himself
B
It should be a public trial
C
It should be conducted in a language which he can understand
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Article 22 of the Constitution provides that no arrested person shall be denied the right to consult a legal practitioner of his choice.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.

Detailed explanation-3: -fair trial is an open trial by an impartial judge in which all parties are treated equally. The right to fair trial is one of the fundamental guarantee of human rights and rule of law, aimed at ensuring administration of justice. Fair trial includes fair and proper opportunities allowed by law to prove innocence.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended. Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Code, may of right be defended by a pleader of his choice."

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