Jury Trial In India In Wake
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Juries are commonly used in countries whose legal systems derive from the British Empire, such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
Jury trials in India were gradually abolished during the 1960's, culminating in the 1973 Criminal Procedure Code, which remains in effect into the 21st century.
The state and the defendant are both entitled to make two closing addresses to the jury. The state has the first and last closings if the defendant presents evidence; if the defendant does not present evidence, then the defense has the first and last closings.
The Nanavati case not only sparked intense public debate but also played a pivotal role in the eventual abolition of jury trials in India. The jury system was initially introduced by the British and was abolished because of its perceived difficulties in the multicultural, multilingual and multiethnic Indian society.
Acting on the committee's recommendations, the Indian government abolished jury trials through the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1973.
While the right to a jury trial is a hallmark of the American legal system, there are exceptions where this right may be waived or deemed inapplicable. Defendants, often upon consultation with their legal counsel, may opt for a bench trial, relinquishing the jury's involvement for various strategic reasons.
The jury system was abolished in India mainly due to the influence of the high-profile case of K. M. Nanavati vs. State of Maharashtra in 1959. The case highlighted issues such as jury bias and media influence on jurors.
Defendants should present evidence that a juror is sleeping or inattentive as soon as possible. Courts usually won't grant a motion for a mistrial or new trial if the defense knew that a juror was sleeping or inattentive but didn't bring it up until the end of trial.
A normal jury day will begin between and am and will end at either or pm. Once the jury is in deliberation, the times may vary. Yes, there will be breaks during the trial.