The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an accused individual cannot be denied access to documents included in the chargesheet, as this could infringe upon their right to a fair trial. This ruling was made in the case of retired Major General V K Singh, who is facing prosecution under the Official Secrets Act of 1923 for allegedly disclosing classified information in his book. The Supreme Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide Singh with typed copies of certain highly confidential documents, which the CBI had previously withheld on national security grounds. The court noted that the prosecution did not claim the documents were irrelevant to the case. The judges highlighted the importance of balancing the accused's right to a fair trial with national security concerns. As part of the ruling, Singh is required to file an undertaking affirming that the documents will not be disclosed publicly. The court's decision overturned a previous modification by the Delhi High Court, which had limited Singh's access to the documents.