Supreme Court of India
Umesh Kumar Sharma v. State of Uttarakhand
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We are of the opinion that in a secular, democratic Government, governed by the rule of law, the State of Punjab is responsible for ensuring free, fair and impartial trial to the accused, notwithstanding 5 (2009) 6 SCC 260 Page 14 of 20 the nature of the accusations made against them.
Judgment, page 14
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