In Brief
In this double murder case, the Supreme Court set aside a death sentence and ordered a retrial, holding that serious procedural irregularities vitiated the trial. The accused was convicted of killing his wife and 12-year-old daughter, but key witnesses were examined in the absence of his defence counsel, his legal representation changed multiple times, and material circumstances were not properly put to him under Section 313. The Court found that the Trial Court failed to ensure a fair trial and that the public prosecutor did not adequately protect the accused's rights. The Court emphasized that securing fair trial is a collective responsibility of judges, investigators, prosecutors, and defence counsel, and remanded the case for fresh trial.
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