Vinubhai Haribhai Malaviya v. State of Gujarat
(2019) 17 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Pre-trial judicial oversight of investigation is part of ensuring a full and fair prosecution brief.
Unit IV · Moot Courts, Observation of Trial, Pre-trial Preparations and Internship
Pre-trial conferences, discovery and intern's brief
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Intern's pre-trial brief: chronology; issues; admitted facts; missing documents; witness list with purpose of each witness; draft questions; limitation or custody-period calculation.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 10–12 | Examination of parties, discovery and admissions in civil pre-trial |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | 230–232 | Supply of copies and arguments before charge (compare CrPC 207–209 / 227–228) |
| Constitution of India | 21 | Disclosure as part of a fair trial |
Landmark cases
Zahira Habibullah Sheikh v. State of Gujarat
(2004) 4 SCC 158 · Supreme Court of India
A prosecution that withholds or tames witnesses at the pre-trial stage cannot produce a fair trial.