Satin Chandra Pegu vs State Of Assam

The Supreme Court set aside the Guwahati High Court's dismissal of a Criminal Revision under Section 397 and Section 401 of the Cr.P.C., holding that the appellant was denied proper representation as his counsel had been appointed for the State. The Court emphasized the importance of fair representation and remitted the matter for fresh hearing, directing the High Court to expedite the process. The Court also noted that the appellant would engage a new counsel before the next hearing date.