Court Must Ensure Accused Has Counsel Present; Appoint Amicus Curiae if Necessary for Fair Defense.

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....The Court should not decide a criminal case against the accused in the absence of his counsel since an accused in a criminal case should not suffer for the fault of his counsel and in such a situation the Court should appoint another counsel as amicus curiae to defend the accused.... - SC....