Some basic precepts of justice and fairness are inherent to India’s criminal justice system. These precepts include, a) A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, b) A person detained on suspicion of having committed an offence would be entitled to bail pending trial, c) A criminal law ought not to be retroactive, d) A person accused of an offence must be informed of the charges made against him; and e) A suspect has a privilege against incriminating herself.

Source: The Hindu