RIGHTS OF ACCUSED DURING CRIMINAL TRIALS AND FAIR TRIAL GUARANTEES

AUTHOR – JYOTI PATHAK, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY NOIDA UTTAR PRADESH

BEST CITATION – JYOTI PATHAK, RIGHTS OF ACCUSED DURING CRIMINAL TRIALS AND FAIR TRIAL GUARANTEES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (4) OF 2026, PG. 99-109, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

 A key component of the criminal justice system, the rights of the accused are crucial to maintaining justice, legitimacy, and the rule of law. Protecting these rights becomes much more important in sexual assault prosecutions, when public opinion, media attention, and social pressure are frequently strong. The legal system has rightfully changed to improve victim protection, but it also needs to make sure that the accused is not denied their rights to a fair trial, procedural protections, and constitutional guarantees. In the context of sexual assault proceedings, this chapter looks at the extent, development, and difficulties related to the rights of the accused.