Who was the 1963 supreme court case ruled that states are required by the 6th amendment to provide legal counsel for defendants if they can not afford their own lawyer.

Answer: Gideon verses Wainwright case

Explanation:

The Gideon verses Wainwright, was a landmark case in the Supreme Court of United States.

After this case the Supreme court made a rule that states under the sixth amendment of US Constitution that emphasizes over the provision of attorney or defense lawyer to the defendant or criminal who cannot afford or seek the judicial guidance.

The case gave birth to the right to counsel in the court of law, that made the imposition of the requirement of defendant given a priority before conviction.