In a significant development pertaining to the Sheena Bora murder case, the Bombay High Court has intervened, instructing Netflix to grant the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) access to view the upcoming docuseries. As a result of this directive, the airing of the docuseries, titled “Buried Truth – The Indrani Mukerjea Story,” scheduled for tonight, has been postponed. The docuseries will not go on air tonight.
The decision comes in response to the CBI’s plea to stay the release of the documentary series, citing concerns that it could potentially influence witnesses amidst an ongoing trial. The CBI asserts that allowing the series to air could impact the trial proceedings, given the sensitive nature of the case.
Just a day after a special court dismissed the CBI’s application, the agency moved the Bombay High Court seeking to halt the release of the documentary. Additionally, the CBI is considering filing an application to revoke the bail granted to Indrani Mukerjea, alleging that she is violating conditions imposed to prevent her from influencing witnesses.
During the court proceedings, a division bench led by Justice Revati Mohite Dere directed the producers of the docuseries to disclose on Thursday whether any witnesses yet to be examined in the murder trial are featured in the series.
Titled “The Indrani Mukerjea Story: The Buried Truth,” the docuseries delves into the mysterious disappearance of 25-year-old Sheena Bora and was slated to premiere on the streaming platform Netflix on February 23.
The decision by the Bombay High Court underscores the complex legal and ethical considerations surrounding the portrayal of ongoing criminal cases in the media, highlighting the need for caution and sensitivity in such matters.
