Netflix has postponed the release of its documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea after the Bombay High Court’s intervention. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) pled to the court, raising concerns about the potential influence of the docuseries on the ongoing trial and its impact on witnesses.
The docuseries focuses on Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the infamous Sheena Bora murder case. Now, the release has been postponed until 29th February 2024.
A division bench comprising Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Manjusha Deshpande questioned Netflix’s reluctance to share the series with the CBI, emphasizing the importance of considering the rights of all parties involved, including the prosecution and the victim.
Senior advocate Ravi Kadam, representing Netflix, initially objected to the screening, citing concerns about pre-censorship and the timing of the CBI’s plea. However, the bench asserted that with the trial still underway and witness statements being recorded, delaying the release would not cause significant harm.
Consequently, Kadam conceded to postponing the series’ release until the next hearing and offered to organize a special screening for CBI officials and lawyers.
The docuseries, titled ‘The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth,’ delves into the life and alleged crimes of Mukerjea, who stands accused of orchestrating the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012. The case gained nationwide attention in 2015 after Mukerjea’s former driver Shyamvar Rai confessed to his role in the crime.
Mukerjea, along with her former husband Sanjeev Khanna and others implicated in the case, has been out on bail since their arrest. The trial, overseen by a special court in Mumbai, continues to unfold amidst intense media scrutiny and public interest.
The Bombay High Court has adjourned the matter until 29th February 2024, directing Netflix to facilitate the screening for the CBI before that date.
This decision underscores the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring a fair trial and upholding the principles of justice in high-profile cases such as this.
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