This Section of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides that "In a trial before the sessions judge, if the accused has not sufficient means to engage a pleader, the court should assign a pleader for his defense at the expense of the State." Identify the relevant section?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Section 304(1) provides that: In a trial before the sessions judge, if the accused has not sufficient means to engage a pleader, the court should assign a pleader for his defense at the expense of the State.