Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

1. I heard that as soon as court receives any report/cover/letter will be opened on the same day and get it signed by the concerned judge? please educate me

Yes, this is the normal procedure. But, sometimes the court for good reasons may let the report remain in a sealed cover. However, you may move an application for opening the report showing its importance and for the purpose of completing the evidence by cross examining the preparer of the report.

2. Our case is very much depend on this report. Why my lawyer is telling me that it will be opened once the final cross examination is over? is it true

It is difficult to give opinion without knowing the orders of the court from time to time.

3. If true, to open the forensic reports what should I do now?

File an application

4. Is it the responsibility of the court to open such a pending report? What action should I take in this regard?

An application will do the needful. Because, report as it is cannot become proof without examining the preparer on oath and his cross examination by the parties.

5. Now, court holidays, is it possible to open reports? or If reports are already opened, can I apply for certified copy of the reports during court holidays?

Yes, if report is already open, you may apply for certified copy of the report.

Generally, evidence like forensic report received during the course of trial is opened in the presence of lawyer of all the parties concerned.

In case, such report is yet not opened, appropriate application can be made before the court.