IMTIYAZ RAMZAN KHAN versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

IMTIYAZ RAMZAN KHAN versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The convictions under Section 302 IPC by the respective High Courts are affirmed, as no grounds for interference are found. Arrangement of video conferencing between counsel and accused in cases handled by Legal Services Committees is directed to be extended in every criminal case where accused is lodged in jail, to ensure meaningful legal aid and administration of justice.

Parties
Petitioner: Imtiyaz Ramzan Khan; Respondent: State of Maharashtra
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
14 August 2018
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence Under Section 302 Ipc; SLP Dismissed
Outcome
Petitions dismissed
Legal Topics
Conviction Under Section 302 IPC, Video Conferencing Arrangement for Legal Aid, Legal Services Committee Directions, Administration of Criminal Justice
Criminal Law Conviction Under Section 302 IPC Video Conferencing Arrangement for Legal Aid Legal Services Committee Directions Administration of Criminal Justice

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Parties

Imtiyaz Ramzan Khan

Petitioner

State of Maharashtra

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence Under Section 302 Ipc; SLP Dismissed

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner’s conviction under Section 302 IPC requires interference
  2. 2 Whether video conferencing between counsel and accused should be made mandatory in cases handled by Legal Services Committees

Ratio Decidendi

The convictions under Section 302 IPC by the respective High Courts are affirmed, as no grounds for interference are found. Arrangement of video conferencing between counsel and accused in cases handled by Legal Services Committees is directed to be extended in every criminal case where accused is lodged in jail, to ensure meaningful legal aid and administration of justice.

Court Disposition

Petitions dismissed

Orders

  • All Legal Services Authorities/Committees in every State are directed to extend facility of video conferencing between counsel and accused (or those in know of the matter) in every criminal case wherever accused is lodged in jail.