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Victim's Right to Documents - Victims have the right to receive relevant documents, including CD copies of their statements or evidence, under Section 207 of the Cr.P.C. This right is recognized in various rulings, emphasizing the importance of transparency and fair trial rights R. Bharathi VS State Rep by Inspector of Police - Madras, Muhammed Ramees VS State of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala, P. vs State - Delhi, SRI PRAJWAL REVANNA vs STATE BY KARNATAKA BY CYBER CRIME POLICE STATION - Karnataka.
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Accused's Right to Evidence - The accused also has a statutory right under Section 207 Cr.P.C. to access documents relied upon by the prosecution, which is essential for a fair defense. However, this right must be balanced against the victim’s privacy rights, especially concerning sensitive information XYZ vs State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Muhammed Ramees VS State of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala, SRI PRAJWAL REVANNA vs STATE BY KARNATAKA BY CYBER CRIME POLICE STATION - Karnataka.
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Privacy Considerations - Courts have highlighted the need to protect victim privacy, particularly when sharing documents that may reveal identity or sensitive details. Exceptions are made to ensure privacy is maintained, especially if disclosure could harm the victim or breach confidentiality Muhammed Ramees VS State of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala.
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Specific Cases and Statutory Provisions - Various legal provisions, including Sections 164 and 173(2) of Cr.P.C., reinforce the right of parties to access statements and documents, with certain restrictions to safeguard victim privacy and ensure the integrity of the proceedings SARITHA S. NAIR D/O INDIRA NAIR VS UNION OF INDIA - Kerala, Mohan Kishanchand Thalani vs The State represented by Inspector of Police, W-8, All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Chennai. - Madras.
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Summary and Conclusion - Under Section 207 Cr.P.C., both victims and accused have a statutory right to access relevant documents to ensure fair trial standards. While this right is fundamental, courts must balance it against privacy rights, especially in sensitive cases involving victims of sexual offenses or minors. Proper judicial discretion is necessary to uphold transparency without compromising victim confidentiality R. Bharathi VS State Rep by Inspector of Police - Madras, XYZ vs State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Muhammed Ramees VS State of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala.
References: - Final Decision on Victim's Document Rights: R. Bharathi VS State Rep by Inspector of Police - Madras - Balancing Victim Privacy and Access: XYZ vs State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Muhammed Ramees VS State of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala - Rights of Accused and Victim in Criminal Procedure: P. vs State - Delhi, Muhammed Ramees VS State of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala - Specific Statutory Provisions and Case Law: SRI PRAJWAL REVANNA vs STATE BY KARNATAKA BY CYBER CRIME POLICE STATION - Karnataka, Mohan Kishanchand Thalani vs The State represented by Inspector of Police, W-8, All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Chennai. - Madras, SARITHA S. NAIR D/O INDIRA NAIR VS UNION OF INDIA - Kerala
Search Results for "Victim has a Right to Receive Documents under Section 207 Crpc"
2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2973 • India - Madras
M.DHANDAPANI
Final Decision: The petitioners were allowed to receive the CD copy of the victim girl under Section 207 of Cr.P.C. with a ... of the accused to receive CD copy of the victim girl. ... Section 207 Cr.P.C. - Refusal to furnish documents - V.K.Sasikala v. State, Siddharth Vashisht @ Manu Sharma V. ... Accordingly, this Court is inclined to allow the petition with a direction to the respondent polic....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 6468 • India - Bombay High Court
M. W. Chandwani, J
to receive documents relied upon by prosecution - Balance between this right and the privacy rights of the victim must be maintained ... (Paras 2, 8) ... ... (B) Criminal Procedure Code - Section 207 - Provision entitles the accused ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court held that while the accused has rights under Section 207 CrPC to evidence, this must be balanced ... It is also not in dispute that the second....
2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 1004 • India - Kerala
A. BADHARUDEEN
should generally receive copies, exceptions exist to protect victim privacy. ... Privacy - Criminal Procedure - Sections 207, 208, 482 of CrPC - The court emphasized the balance between ... victim identity. ... In case a victim files an appeal under Section 372 CrPC, it is not necessary for the victim to disclose his/her identity and the appeal shall be dealt with in the manner laid down by law. 50.5. ... Perused t....
2019 0 Supreme(Del) 2603 • India - Delhi High Court
MUKTA GUPTA
(A) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 - Section 25(2) - Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 207 - Rights ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court reasoned that the mandate of Section 25(2) of the POCSO Act requires the provision of documents ... ... ... Findings of Court: ... The court ruled that the petitioner should receive the charge-sheet free of cost and ordered a refund ... A perusal of sub-Section (2) of Sec....
2025 Supreme(Online)(KAR) 8384 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
M.NAGAPRASANNA, J
as per Section 207 of the Cr.P.C. ... (A) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 207 - Information Technology Act, 2000 - Section 66E - Accused seeks clone copies of ... if the prosecution intends to rely on them, ensuring compliance with Section 207 of the Cr.P.C. and the right to a fair trial. ... The petitioner files an application under Section 207 of the #....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Del) 1609 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
AMIT MAHAJAN, J
The core legal questions revolve around the implications of Section 230 of the BNSS regarding the supply of documents during the ... court's order allowing the release of documents. ... This judgment arises from a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the BNSS challenging a trial ... Earlier, Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (‘CRPC’) dealt with supply of police report and other documents#....
2018 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 76887 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SUNIL THOMAS, J
(A) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 207 - Right of the accused to be furnished with documents relied on by the prosecution ... under Section 207 Cr.P.C. as it directly related to the crime. ... from the prosecution outweighed the victim's right to privacy and whether the memory card constituted a document under Section 207 ... It was argued that, words found in #HL_STA....
2022 0 Supreme(Ker) 509 • India - Kerala
KAUSER EDAPPAGATH
statements - Seeking a copy of statement under Section 164 of Cr.P.C - Whether accused/victim is entitled to copies of statement ... P.C on premises that said statement is a public document - Recording statement under Section 164 of Cr. ... recorded under Section 164 of Cr. ... The right to receive a copy of such a statement will arise only after cognizance is taken and at the stage contemplated by S.20....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 67948 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
- Revision against dismissal of application for documents - Petitioner asserted right to receive complete documentation for a fair ... (Paras 2, 5, 6) ... ... (B) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 173(2), 207 ... (A) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 438, 442 - Protection of Child from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 - Section 6 ... The Trial Court served the charge sheet along with annexures as contemplated under Sectio....
2022 0 Supreme(Ker) 569 • India - Kerala
KAUSER EDAPPAGATH
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 164 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872 - Section 74(1) (iii), 74 and 76 ... 164 of Cr.P.C. confers power on Magistrates specified in sub-section (1) thereto to record any statement or confession made to them ... Code, 1973 a public document falling under Section 74(1) (iii) of Act, 1872 - Is a stranger to proceedings entitled to a copy of ... The right to receive a copy of such a statement will arise....
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