This power is given to every criminal court in India under Sec.91 of Criminal Procedures Laws.
Advocate for defence or advocate for prosecution can apply or court on its own can use this power.
The application should state that certain documents are with certain person. These documents are necessary for defence or for prosecution.
If the court is satisfied, it will so order and will call for those documents.
Haresh Raichura
13/11/13
