Question

Role of defence lawyer in 4points

Answer 1

Every accused has a right to defend himself as per the Constitution of India. Article 22 of our Fundamental right allows individual to be defended by a lawyer. Like wise, Article 39A of the Constitution places a duty upon the State to provide a lawyer to any citizen who is unable to engage one due to poverty or other disability. ●It is here the role of Defence lawyer comes in who represents the case of an accused in the Judiciary. His role is to : (a. )To protect the rights of an accused to be defended. (b.) To give him a fair trial and opportunity to defend himself. (c.) To represent his case in the court of law. (d.) To collect evidence, to negotiate a bail, to work in the best interest of his client.