This Man's Deserts

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A gratuitous debate muddies the water on an individual's right to legal defence

This Man's Deserts

Rajeev Dhawan, Supreme Court lawyer


"Under existing laws we cannot detain a person for more than 3 months. So we must treat Kasab as a PoW."

Justice V.S. Malimath, ex-CJ of Kerala, K'nataka


"Advocates shouldn't subvert justice. If he isn't provided a lawyer, the legitimacy of the trial will be put to test."

Ashok Desai, ex-AG of India


"A lawyer can refuse to defend a person. Our association has unanimously decided on that option."

Rohini Wagh, Bar association, Mumbai

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