SATIN CHANDRA PEGU versus STATE OF ASSAM

SATIN CHANDRA PEGU versus STATE OF ASSAM

It is in the interest of justice to set aside the impugned order of the High Court and remit the matter to it for fresh hearing, due to lack of representation for the appellant caused by conflict of counsel's appointment.

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Parties
Appellant: Satin Chandra Pegu; Respondent: State of Assam
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
15 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Dismissal of Criminal Revision by High Court
Outcome
Order of High Court set aside, matter remitted for fresh hearing.
Legal Topics
Misappropriation, Criminal Revision Procedure, Counsel Appointment Conflict
Criminal Law Misappropriation Criminal Revision Procedure Counsel Appointment Conflict

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Parties

Satin Chandra Pegu

Appellant

State of Assam

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Dismissal of Criminal Revision by High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether dismissal of criminal revision by High Court without representation for appellant due to counsel's appointment as State Counsel was justified

Ratio Decidendi

It is in the interest of justice to set aside the impugned order of the High Court and remit the matter to it for fresh hearing, due to lack of representation for the appellant caused by conflict of counsel's appointment.

Court Disposition

Order of High Court set aside, matter remitted for fresh hearing.

Orders

  • Matter to be listed before appropriate Bench of High Court on 11.12.2006.
  • Appellant to engage another counsel before aforesaid date.