Sanjeev Kumar v. State and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Rajasthan, Jaipur, reviewed an order appointing opposite counsel under Section 482 CrPC. The court held that proceeding with the appointment without first giving parties an opportunity to be heard and recording their statements rendered the order erroneous.
What did the court decide?
The order appointing opposite counsel dated 27.9.2005 was set aside, and the subordinate court was directed to hear parties and pass a fresh order.