SC: Can’t use OSA to deny accused access to documents relied on by prosecution
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the Official Secrets Act cannot be used to deny an accused person access to documents relied upon by the prosecution in a chargesheet. The court ordered the government to provide Major General V.K. Singh (Retd) with copies of classified documents relevant to his trial, provided he keeps them confidential.
Why it matters
This decision reinforces the fundamental right to a fair trial, establishing that national security claims cannot override an accused's right to examine evidence used against them.
SC: Can’t use OSA to deny accused access to documents relied on by prosecution | India News - The Times of India
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