In Brief
The Central Bureau of Investigation sought to file sealed documents as part of a special leave petition challenging a High Court order that enforced the right to life (Article 21) in relation to a 'look out circular' issued against Karti P Chidambaram. The respondent objected to disclosure of sealed case diary documents. The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing to 1st November 2017 to specifically consider whether such sealed documents could be filed and examined without serving copies on the respondent, and whether they could support judicial review of the executive order.
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