The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur set aside a trial court order allowing secondary evidence under Section 60 of the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The Court held, “Secondary evidence cannot be permitted when original exists.”
Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on investigative agencies summoning lawyers for giving legal opinions, following ED’s summons to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal. CJI Gavai-led bench will hear it.
