During the framing of charges, the accused has the right to request the production of documents submitted to the investigating officer under Section 91 of the CrPC, even if the accused already possesses those documents: Bombay High Court

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Coram: Justice Bharati Dangre

Case No.: Criminal Writ Petition (St) No. 17507 of 2023

Court Observation: “Moreover, there shall be a clarification at this stage about what documents are furnished by the accused as at the time of trial, the Investigating Offcer may dispute the documents/material and its contents and therefore if the accused/Petitioner intends to have these documents produced at the time of framing of charge, provided the court is satisfied about its necessity and desirability for the purpose of trial, such application deserve to be granted”

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