Inspection of Classified Documents Sufficient in Official Secrets Act Case: Delhi HC

CBI Vs V K Singh & Anr (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court considered a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging an order dated 12.12.2009 passed by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM), Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi. The impugned order had allowed an application under Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) and directed supply of certain documents to the accused persons in a prosecution under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and Sections 409 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. Read Sj Judgment in this case: Opaque Veil:...