Advocate can not make application on behalf of accused unless he is authorised by accused
Mukesh v. State of NCT, (2013) 2 SCC 587
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
S. 406 - Criminal trial - Transfer of petition to another court - Transfer petition (TP) lacking authorisation from accused -
Arguing advocate if can press TP in his individual capacity - Meaning of expression party interested in S. 406(2) - Delhi
Bus Gang Rape Case, 16-12-2012 - TP filed on behalf of one of the accused on ground that he was not likely to get fair
trial in Special Fast Track Court in Delhi - Trial sought to be shifted to nearby district of Mathura or elsewhere where fair
trial could be ensured - TP filed through Advocate-on-Record and supporting affidavit signed by another advocate who
represented himself as accused's counsel - However at the time of hearing, another advocate intervening and
