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As per the case facts, the appellant was convicted and sentenced for various offenses, including kidnapping, sexual offenses, and murder, with the High Court upholding the death sentence. The appeal
...to the Supreme Court challenged this conviction and sentence. The question arose whether the trial was conducted fairly, especially concerning the opportunity for the accused to defend himself and cross-examine experts. Finally, the Supreme Court determined that the trial was conducted too quickly without proper opportunity for the accused to defend himself. The court found it impossible for the accused to produce government experts for cross-examination in one day, highlighting the lack of a real opportunity. Consequently, the conviction and sentence were set aside, and the case was sent back to the trial court for a new trial, with directions to provide the appellant with assistance from a senior counsel.
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