Accused can get confessional statement copy: HC

The Bombay High Court on Friday observed that an accused has the right to get a copy of a confessional statement of a co-accused in a case and asked CBI to file an affidavit in response to a petition filed by Sheena Bora murder case accused Sanjeev Khanna.

Khanna, arrested in connection with the sensational murder of his former wife Indrani Mukerjea’s daughter Sheena, has sought a copy of the confessional statement of Indrani’s former driver Shyamvar Rai, who was recently granted pardon and made an approver in the case. 

Justice Sadhana Jadhav observed that an accused has an inherent right to have a copy of the statements of co-accused or witnesses in a case since it will be used as evidence during trial.