Ekene Godwin vs State Of Tamilnadu
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Parties (2)
Case Significance
Ekene Godwin vs State Of Tamilnadu is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 18, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-229). Two Nigerian nationals prosecuted under Sections 419, 420 IPC and Section 66 of the IT Act had their trial conducted without legal representation, as the Trial Court recorded 12 prosecution witnesses' examination-in-chief without cross-examination while the accused had no advocate. The Supreme Court directed de novo trial with legal aid appointment, and granted bail to the appellants on stringent conditions pending retrial. Appeals allowed. The bench comprised Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The judgment was delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka.
Summary
Two Nigerian nationals prosecuted under Sections 419, 420 IPC and Section 66 of the IT Act had their trial conducted without legal representation, as the Trial Court recorded 12 prosecution witnesses' examination-in-chief without cross-examination while the accused had no advocate. The Supreme Court directed de novo trial with legal aid appointment, and granted bail to the appellants on stringent conditions pending retrial. Appeals allowed.
What was the outcome of Ekene Godwin vs State Of Tamilnadu?
Two Nigerian nationals prosecuted under Sections 419, 420 IPC and Section 66 of the IT Act had their trial conducted without legal representation, as the Trial Court recorded 12 prosecution witnesses'...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-229)