Supreme Court of India · 2021-03-22
BRIJESH KUMAR vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH SECRETARY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/40007
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BRIJESH KUMAR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH SECRETARY
- Author
- AJAY RASTOGI MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Brijesh Kumar, affirming the conviction by the Trial Court and High Court for his involvement in serious crimes, including robbery and murder. The court emphasized the importance of the right to legal representation under Article 21 of the Constitution, highlighting the need for equal access to justice for all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status. The observations made by the court aimed to address the challenges faced by advocates representing the Legal Services Authority.