CHINNAPONNU versus STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Non-appearance of counsel due to difficulties and lack of notice justifies remitting the matter for fresh hearing before the High Court.

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Parties: Appellant: Chinnaponnu; Respondent: State of Tamil Nadu
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 11 February 2009
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction; Supreme Court Remand to High Court
Outcome: Appeal allowed to extent that High Court judgment set aside; matter remitted for fresh hearing.
Legal Topics: Conviction Under Section 304 Part II IPC, Procedural Fairness, Right to Be Heard

Criminal Law Conviction Under Section 304 Part II IPC Procedural Fairness Right to Be Heard

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Parties

Chinnaponnu

Appellant

State of Tamil Nadu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction; Supreme Court Remand to High Court

Legal Issues

1 Whether the disposal of appeal by High Court without presence of appellant's counsel was justified

Ratio Decidendi

Non-appearance of counsel due to difficulties and lack of notice justifies remitting the matter for fresh hearing before the High Court.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to extent that High Court judgment set aside; matter remitted for fresh hearing.

Orders

Impugned judgment of High Court set aside
Matter remitted to High Court for fresh hearing

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