Court Orders Accused to be Provided with List of Documents Not Relied On by Prosecution, Emphasizes Trial's Purpose to Unearth Truth: Kerala High Court
In the recent judgment of the Kerala High Court in Crl.M.C.No.6592 of 2024, the court addressed the interpretation and application of Rule 19(4) of the Criminal Rules of Practice, which relates to the rights of the accused in accessing documents, statements, and material objects gathered during an investigation. Background: The petitioner in this case challenged an order by the Special Judge concerning the applicability of Rule 19(4). This rule, introduced…
