Court rejects plea for closed-door trial in Abimanyu murder case

Principal Sessions Judge K.K. Balakrishnan rejected the accused's plea for in-camera proceedings, determining that the case did not meet the necessary criteria for a closed-door trial. The judge's decision came after the matter was reserved for order on September 15.

The dismissal signals the court's intent to maintain public proceedings in the high-profile case, upholding the principle of open justice that underpins the Indian legal system. In-camera trials are typically reserved for cases involving sensitive matters such as sexual assault, child welfare, or national security concerns.

The rejection of the plea means the trial will continue to be conducted in open court, allowing media coverage and public scrutiny of the proceedings. The case will now advance through the normal judicial process without the restriction of closed-door hearings that the accused had sought.