Supply of Documents Process:

• The accused receives documents at the initial proceedings.

• The Investigating Officer (I.O) submits a report on witness statements and evidence.
• All documents given to the accused must be easily readable.
• A receipt listing the documents is issued, signed by both the accused and the magistrate,
becoming part of the case file.
2. Legal Representation for the Accused:
• In the absence of legal representation on the first date, the accused can request assistance
from the magistrate.
• The magistrate forwards the request to the District and Sessions Judge, also the chair of
the Legal and Empowerment Committee.
• An advocate with a minimum of 5 years of experience, from a list of pauper advocates, is
assigned, with fees capped at 20,000.
3. Special Considerations:
• For accused individuals under 18, an advocate with at least 7 years of experience is
appointed.
• In case the accused's advocate is unavailable, the judge can appoint a pauper advocate
upon request.
4. Supply of Documents to the Accused:
• The court ensures the accused receives readable documents, including evidence from
contemporary devices.
• A copy of the Charge Sheet (C.D) is provided to the accused before the trial commences.
5. Legal Precedent:
• Referring to the case of Sikandar Ali Lashari v. The State (2016 YLR 62) where the court
mandated the provision of the Charge Sheet prior to the trial's initiation.