Baba Siddique murder accused seeks murder convict to represent him in court

The request is unusual because Palande is not an advocate. Under criminal procedure, however, an accused person may seek permission from a court to be represented by a person other than a lawyer in certain circumstances, although such representation is subject to judicial approval. Sujit Sushil Singh alias Babbu Singh, currently lodged in Thane Central Prison, has specifically sought the court’s permission to appoint Palande to “act, appear, plead, represent” him in the case. | Mumbai news

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