xvi. We direct the Registry to forward a copy of this judgment to all the High Courts in the country. The High Courts may consider the feasibility of issuing a practice direction to the effect that all courts including the High Court while furnishing the copy of the judgment of conviction/dismissal/reversal of acquittal/dismissal of bail applications, may append a coversheet to the judgment informing the convict about the availability of free legal aid facilities for pursuing higher remedies. The coversheet may set out the contact address and phone number of the legal aid committee attached to the court for seeking appropriate guidance. Similar information may be made available in the notices issued to the Respondents by the concerned courts in appeals against acquittal. The High Courts may on their webpage carry information about the legal aid facilities available in the State.
REPORTABLE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Writ Petition No. 1082 of 2020
Decided On: 23.10.2024
Suhas Chakma Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors.
Hon'ble Judges/Coram:
B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan, JJ.
Author: K.V. Viswanathan, J.
Citation: MANU/SC/1147/2024,2024 INSC 813.
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