SC: Can’t use OSA to deny accused access to documents relied on by prosecution

NEW DELHI: Holding that it is part of an accused’s right to fair trial that he gets access to documents relied upon by the prosecution, Supreme Court has said invocation of the Official Secrets Act (OSA) cannot take away the right of the accused person to get copies of the documents forming part of the chargesheet even if they are highly classified and confidential pertaining to national security.

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