2025 Supreme(All) 2638

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD 
Saumitra Dayal Singh, Gautam Chowdhary, JJ.
Arun Kumar Yadav And Ors. - Appellants
Vs.
State Of U.P. - Respondent
Criminal Appeal No. 4817,  of 2019
Decided On : 07-01-2025

A fair trial is a fundamental right, and deviations from established procedures may invalidate judicial outcomes.

Headnote:(A) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Sections relevant to the appeal process - The court discussed the procedure for appeals and the standards for reviewing lower court decisions.

(B) The principle of fair trial and the right to appeal - The judgment emphasizes the necessity of ensuring that all parties have a fair opportunity to present their case in appellate proceedings.

Facts of the case:
The appellants challenged the conviction handed down by a lower court, asserting that the trial was flawed and did not meet the standards of fairness required under the law.

Findings of Court:
The court found that procedural irregularities in the trial warranted a review and potential reversal of the lower court's decision.

Issues: The main issues included the validity of the trial proceedings and whether the appellants were afforded a fair trial.

Ratio Decidendi: The court held that a fair trial is a fundamental right, and any significant deviation from established procedures undermines the integrity of the judicial process.

Result: The appeal is allowed, and the conviction is overturned.

JUDGMENT :

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