04/03/2026
In recent times, we have seen an alarming phenomenon in our country: criminal defence lawyers in sensational cases are often painted as villains by many. Fearing the repercussions, some lawyers also refuse to accept certain cases, resulting in accused individuals receiving below-standard representation, even in death penalty cases. This populist sentiment unknowingly hinders our struggle to realise a society with rule of law as envisioned in the preamble to our Constitution.
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