Section 91 of CrPC : Section 91: Summons to produce document or other thing.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A Theft Investigation

Context: A local jewelry store in Mumbai reports a theft. The police are investigating the case and have reason to believe that the store's CCTV footage from the night of the theft could provide crucial evidence.

Application of Section 91:

• The officer in charge of the police station considers the CCTV footage necessary for the investigation.
• The officer issues a written order to the store owner, requiring them to produce the CCTV footage.
• The store owner receives the order and arranges for the footage to be delivered to the police station, complying with the order without needing to attend personally.

Outcome: The store owner provides the CCTV footage, which helps the police in their investigation to identify the suspect.

Example 2:

Scenario: A Fraud Case in Court

Context: During a trial in a Delhi court regarding a financial fraud case, the defense lawyer claims that certain bank statements can prove the innocence of the accused.

Application of Section 91:

• The court considers the bank statements necessary for the trial.
• The court issues a summons to the bank manager, requiring them to produce the relevant bank statements...

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