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Defense lawyers are constitutionally obligated to defend clients regardless of guilt to uphold the justice system's integrity
  • The Indian Constitution mandates that every accused has the right to a defense, regardless of perceived guilt. Lawyers act as officers of the court, ensuring fair trials by challenging prosecution evidence and procedures. Without defense lawyers, the system would default to convictions without scrutiny, violating due process. Example: In the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, senior advocate Raju Ramachandran defended Kasab despite public outrage, emphasizing that constitutional rights apply even to terrorists. This role prevents arbitrary convictions and maintains public trust in judicial fairness. The white band worn by lawyers symbolizes this duty, not personal morality but systemic responsibility.
Tanveer Ahmed MirRaj Shamani00:00:00

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“कभी आपने किसी को डिफेंड किया है जो आपको पता है कि वह गिल्टी है हां बहुत बार मैं किसी को डिफेंड करने से ही भाग जाऊं तो फिर मैं वो बैंड पहनने के लायक नहीं हूं” — Tanveer Ahmed Mir
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“मेरी जो डिफेंस की कैपेबिलिटी है या जो मेरे ऊपर रिस्पांसिबिलिटी है वो डिफेंड करने के लिए जरूरी है” — Tanveer Ahmed Mir

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Defense lawyers in India are constitutionally mandated to represent clients regardless of guilt, ensuring fair trials and upholding the justice system's integrity. This duty transcends personal morality and is foundational to democratic justice.

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