The travel restriction issue emerged when a special court, on July 19, allowed Indrani Mukerjea to visit Spain and the United Kingdom for 10 days within the next three months. However, the CBI challenged this decision in the Bombay High Court, which overturned the special court’s ruling on September 27.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India today, 12th Feb has dismissed the plea of Indrani Mukerjea, who is accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, challenging a Bombay High Court decision that denied her permission to travel abroad. The court directed that the trial proceedings be completed within a year.
A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal issued the order, stating that the trial court should ensure the case reaches its conclusion within the stipulated time.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) strongly opposed Indrani Mukerjea’s request to travel abroad.
The CBI’s counsel argued, “this is a sensitive matter and trial has come halfway and 96 witnesses have been examined.”
Indrani Mukerjea’s counsel countered, saying that she had been granted bail by the Supreme Court and that a significant portion of the trial was yet to be completed.
“There are 92 witnesses still to be examined in the matter,” her counsel stated.
Additionally, Mukerjea’s lawyer pointed out delays in the trial, highlighting that “the trial court has been vacant for the last four months and the proceedings may take a long time to conclude.“
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The travel restriction issue emerged when a special court, on July 19, allowed Indrani Mukerjea to visit Spain and the United Kingdom for 10 days within the next three months. However, the CBI challenged this decision in the Bombay High Court, which overturned the special court’s ruling on September 27.
Following this, Indrani Mukerjea moved the Supreme Court, contesting the high court’s order. However, the apex court upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision and dismissed her plea.
The Sheena Bora Case:
Indrani Mukerjea was arrested in August 2015 following revelations about her involvement in the murder of Sheena Bora. Bora, 24 at the time, was allegedly killed in April 2012. According to the prosecution, she was strangled in a car by Mukerjea, her then-driver Shyamvar Rai, and former husband Sanjeev Khanna.
The body was later burned in a forest in Raigad district near Mumbai. Sheena Bora was Mukerjea’s daughter from a previous relationship.
The murder came to light in 2015 when Shyamvar Rai, arrested in a separate Arms Act case, disclosed information about the crime during police interrogation.
Subsequently, Indrani Mukerjea’s former husband, Peter Mukerjea, was also arrested for allegedly conspiring in the crime.
Case Name:
INDRANI MUKERJEA Vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION., SLP(Crl) No. 17027/2024
