Rajoo @ Ramakant vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court held that Rajoo was entitled to legal representation in the High Court as a matter of right under Article 39-A of the Constitution, which mandates free legal aid to ensure justice is not denied due to economic or other disabilities. The Court emphasized that Sections 12 and 13 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, do not differentiate between trial and appellate stages, thereby affirming the right to legal services at all stages of proceedings. The Court's ruling reinforces the constitutional guarantee of legal aid, leading to the conclusion that Rajoo's conviction should be reconsidered with proper legal representation.