https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=314202 Electronic records such as the contents of a memory card or pen-drive, when relied upon by the prosecution, fall within the meaning of "document" for disclosure purposes under criminal procedure law. The accused is ordinarily entitled to a cloned copy to secure fair-trial rights and an effective defence, but that entitlement is not absolute. Where victim privacy, dignity or identity is at risk, the court may regulate access and permit controlled inspection through counsel or an expert on appropriate safeguards, balancing disclosure against privacy interests. en-us Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 24 May 2024 06:26:27 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=314202 Electronic records such as the contents of a memory card or pen-drive, when relied upon by the prosecution, fall within the meaning of "document" for disclosure purposes under criminal procedure law. The accused is ordinarily entitled to a cloned copy to secure fair-trial rights and an effective defence, but that entitlement is not absolute. Where victim privacy, dignity or identity is at risk, the court may regulate access and permit controlled inspection through counsel or an expert on appropriate safeguards, balancing disclosure against privacy interests. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=314202