SHORT ANSWER:
Procedural safeguards in Indian law, such as the right to legal aid and the presumption of innocence, help ensure fair trials for marginalized individuals.
DETAILS:
- The Constitution of India guarantees the right to a fair trial under Article 21.
- Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 provides for free legal aid to ensure access to justice for marginalized groups.
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 emphasizes the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violation of the right to a fair trial can lead to the quashing of convictions and retrials.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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