Evidence -- Unrelied Documents Seized in Investigation -- Accused can seek them at stage suited to nature of document
(i) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, S.91 -- Evidence -- Unrelied Documents Seized in Investigation -- Accused is entitled to documents with the prosecuting agency to shape his defence -- Stage at which they can be sought depends on the nature of each document -- Accused may identify needed documents on inspection and seek their production when the relevant witness is examined -- He is not entitled to copies at stage of framing of charge. (ii) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, S.91 -- Evidence -- Voluminous or Unavailable Documents -- Voluminous documents may be inspected, and the documents identified are to be recorded in writing, signed by both sides and produced before the Trial Court -- Agency cannot be directed to produce documents not with it -- Accused may obtain and prove such documents himself, including through Right to Information Act, 2005, or defence witness.
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