Delhi High Court: Prosecution must fully disclose all evidence intended for the case, prohibiting partial or piecemeal revelations.

Delhi High Court: Prosecution must fully disclose all evidence intended for the case, prohibiting partial or piecemeal revelations.

The Delhi High Court stressed the importance of complete disclosure of incriminating evidence by the prosecution before charging the accused. The court emphasized that this disclosure is essential to ensure the accused has a fair chance to prepare their defense adequately. It highlighted the right to a fair trial under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which includes the concept of a speedy trial. The court warned against the prosecution introducing new documents unexpectedly during the trial, which could unfairly disadvantage the accused. It also mentioned that while corrections can be made later in the trial under specific legal provisions, this should not be used to compensate for missing evidence but only for genuine mistakes. This statement was made in response to the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) appeal challenging a trial court's decision to reject additional video evidence stored on Hard Disks.

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