Criminal Law News HC frowns at dismissal of plea over lawyer’s absence June 16, 2015 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment In a significant ruling, Madras High Court has said that criminal appeals cannot be dismissed just because appellant’s counsel did not turn up for hearing and should be decided only on merit, underscoring that Supreme Court guidelines on such matters must be followed. “When the counsel for the appellant was not present, the court cannot […] Read more ยป criminal appeals Criminal Revision Petition CRP Fast track court featured HC frowns at dismissal of plea over lawyer's absence Justice P Devadass Law Legal News Madras High Court news plea Supreme Court guidelines