By: Anoop Kumar, B.A. LL.B. (Hon.), LL.M. (NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad)
ABSTRACT
Fair trial has been regarded as an essential component of justice everywhere. Audi alteram partem, which means “listen to the both sides,” has been considered a fundamental rule of natural justice. With the same objective, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) lays down the provision of fair trial. This convention contains provisions on due process which are an integral part in the safeguarding of fair trial.