ORDER :

1. This case was reserved for orders on 9-4-2021, but with effect from 14-4-2021, lock-down was imposed, consequently, this Court also remained closed and during the continuance of lock-down and closure of courts, summer vacation commenced with effect from 10-5-2021, therefore, the order is pronounced today i.e. 7-6-2021 after reopening of the court after summer vacation.

2. Proceedings of this matter have been taken-up through video conferencing.

3. The petitioner herein calls in question the notice/order dated 11-12- 2020 issued under Section 91 of the CrPC vide Annexure P-1 by which the Station House Officer, Police Station Sarkanda, Bilaspur – respondent No.4 herein, has asked the petitioner to produce certain documents within two days from the date of its receipt.

4. The aforesaid challenge has been made principally on two grounds that Section 91 of the CrPC is not applicable where the petitioner is alleged to be the prospective accused and neither there is enquiry nor there is trial or investigation initiated against him and therefore, Section 91 is not attracted.

5. Return has been filed by the State as well as the private respondents opposing the writ petition stating in