Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:
Which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provided that if the accused has not sufficient means to engage a pleader, the court should assign a pleader for his defence at the expense of the State?
Options:
Section 303
Section 304(1)
Section 340
Section 310
Correct Answer:
Section 304(1)
Explanation:
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.