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 accessible to all citizens. The Court emphasized that Sections 12 and 13 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, do not differentiate between trial and appellate stages, thus entitling eligible persons to legal services at any stage. The conviction of Rajoo was upheld, but the Court's ruling clarified the importance of legal representation in ensuring fair trial rights.