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flag Bombay High Court orders new trial in 2017 rape-murder case due to denied legal defense, citing unfair trial.

flag The Bombay High Court has ordered a retrial in a 2017 rape and murder case, overturning a death sentence after finding the accused was denied legal representation, violating his right to a fair trial. flag The court criticized the Nashik special POCSO court for rushing proceedings despite the case's seriousness. flag The accused, related to the 7-year-old victim, had informed the court he couldn’t afford a lawyer, but was not provided one. flag The high court emphasized that due process is essential for justice, directing a new trial within ten months. flag The case, which has been pending nearly nine years due to procedural flaws, now returns to the lower court with full legal safeguards.

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