A Mumbai special court has partly allowed Indrani Mukerjea’s request for documents collected during the Sheena Bora murder probe but not included in the chargesheet. The judge said giving access to non-confidential records was “in the interest of justice.”
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.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 9) sought the CBI’s response on former media executive Indrani Mukerjea’s plea challenging a Bombay High Court ruling denying her to travel abroad as she is accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora. The travel restriction matter came up to the Supreme Court after a special court on July 19 allowed Mukerjea’s plea to visit Spain and the United Kingdom for 10 days over the next three months.
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Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, seeks Supreme Court approval for international travel despite a Bombay High Court ruling against it. A special court initially permitted her visit to Spain and the UK for ten days. Mukerjea argues her presence is vital for necessary administrative tasks. The court’s decision is pending.
Today, On 27th September, the Bombay High Court overturned a special court’s decision allowing Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, to travel abroad. The court cited serious charges and potential flight risk. Mukerjea sought permission for bank matters post-divorce, but the CBI opposed her request, leading to the ruling.
Today, On 12th July, The Bombay High Court advised Indrani Mukerjea to handle her banking tasks in Spain and the UK from India if possible, rather than traveling. The court warned her not to undertake additional tasks beyond those listed in her application for travel. The court extended the stay on her travel until August 27, and requested a detailed list of tasks that need to be completed abroad and whether they can be done from India. Indrani Mukerjea was granted bail in May 2022 after being arrested in connection with the murder of her daughter, Sheena Bora, in 2015, along with other accused individuals.
Weeks after it informed that parts of the purported skeleton of murder victim Sheena Bora were untraceable, the prosecution Yesterday (July 10th) told the trial court here that they were lying at the CBI’s office in New Delhi. Sheena Bora (24) was allegedly murdered by her mother Indrani Mukerjea and others in 2012.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed the CBI’s plea to halt the release of the Netflix docu-series on Indrani Mukerjea, clearing the path for its release. The court found no evidence that the series would prejudice the trial or prosecution. This decision highlights the judiciary’s commitment to impartiality in high-profile cases.
The CBI filed a plea to halt the release of a documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. Following the Bombay High Court’s instruction, Netflix agreed to an advanced screening for CBI and postponed the release until the next hearing on February 29. The series features interviews with the accused and witnesses.
The CBI has approached the Bombay High Court to halt the release of a Netflix documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the main accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. They argue that the series could create bias and mislead the public. Indrani Mukerjea was granted bail in May 2022, and other accused individuals are also out on bail.