The amici pointed out that at the commencement of trial, accused are only furnished with list of documents and statements which the prosecution relies on and are kept in the dark about other material, which the police or the prosecution may have in their possession, which may be exculpatory in nature, or absolve or help the accused. This court is of the opinion that while furnishing the list of statements, documents and material objects under Sections 207/208, Cr. PC, the magistrate should also ensure that a list of other materials, (such as statements, or objects/documents seized, but not relied on) should be furnished to the accused. This is to ensure that in case the accused is of the view that such materials are necessary to be produced for a proper and just trial, she or he may seek appropriate orders, under the Cr. PC.3 for their production during the trial, in the interests of justice. It is directed accordingly; the draft rules have been accordingly modified. [Rule 4(i)] {Para 11}
REPORTABLE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
SUO MOTO WRIT (CRL) NO.(S) 1/2017
IN RE: TO ISSUE CERTAIN GUIDELINES REGARDING INADEQUACIES AND DEFICIENCIES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Coram: S.A. BOBDE J, L. NAGESWARA RAO J, S. RAVINDRA BHAT J
Dated: April 20, 2021.
Leading Supreme court judgment laying down procedure for expeditious trial of Criminal cases
https://www.lawweb.in/2021/04/supreme-court-directs-high-courts-to.html
This judgment is followed by Bombay High court in the case of
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION(ST) NO.17507 OF 2023
Dr.Sublendu Prakash Diwakar Vs State of Maharashtra
CORAM : BHARATI DANGRE, J
PRONOUNCED ON : 4th DECEMBER, 2023.
Whether accused can seek production of documents submitted by him to investigating officer not filed with chargesheet at the time of framing of charge?
https://www.lawweb.in/2023/12/whether-accused-can-seek-production-of.html
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