https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=299183 The Supreme Court clarified that under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, officers conducting inquiries are not obligated to provide copies of witness statements to the accused. This differs from the requirements under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Without access to witness statements, the accused's ability to challenge inconsistencies may be limited. However, the trial court can ensure a fair trial by allowing cross-examination and directing the prosecutor to provide relevant statements if inconsistencies are identified. An accused who did not request copies during trial may face challenges in complaining of prejudice during an appeal, but the court can still examine evidence to ensure a just decision. en-us Fri, 25 Mar 1977 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:52:09 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=299183 The Supreme Court clarified that under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, officers conducting inquiries are not obligated to provide copies of witness statements to the accused. This differs from the requirements under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Without access to witness statements, the accused's ability to challenge inconsistencies may be limited. However, the trial court can ensure a fair trial by allowing cross-examination and directing the prosecutor to provide relevant statements if inconsistencies are identified. An accused who did not request copies during trial may face challenges in complaining of prejudice during an appeal, but the court can still examine evidence to ensure a just decision. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 25 Mar 1977 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=299183