ISSUE:
Whether delayed appointment of amicus curiae (court-appointed counsel) by itself amounts to denial of fair trial to an indigent accused?
RULE:
Indigence should not deny fair trial or justice. Competent advocates must be appointed, given sufficient time and complete papers, ensuring they can effectively handle complex cases.
The delay in appointment of amicus curiae, though disturbing, does not by itself result in denying fair trial. The same can be rectified by providing adequate time and material to the counsel.