The Supreme Court has set aside orders directing the CBI to produce unrelied-upon documents at the stage of framing of charges, holding that the accused may inspect the voluminous seized records and seek production of specific documents when the relevant witness is examined at trial.
The Supreme Court of India affirmed that individuals accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act have the right to access documents not used by the Enforcement Directorate in their prosecution, ensuring a fair trial as per Article 21 of the Constitution. This includes rights to request evidence, promoting transparency in legal proceedings.
