Sheena Bora Murder Case : Supreme Court Grants Final 9-Month Extension To Complete Trial

The Supreme Court recently granted a final extension of nine months to complete the trial in the high-profile Sheena Bora murder case, while making it clear that no further requests for extension will be entertained.

A bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice N Kotiswar Singh passed the order on March 16, considering a communication dated February 5, 2026, from the Special Judge, CBI, City Civil and Sessions Court, Greater Bombay, seeking additional time to conclude the trial.

Taking note of the request, the Court allowed the extension but imposed a strict outer limit. “Considering the prayer made, the time to conclude the trial stands extended by 9 months while making it clear that no further prayer seeking extension of time will be entertained,” the bench recorded.

On February 12, 2025, the Supreme Court had directed the trial court to conclude the trial within one year. That order was passed while considering a petition filed by the main accused, Indrani Mukerjea, seeking permission to travel abroad. Last year, the Court had declined permission to her for her foreign trip.

The case relates to the killing of Sheena Bora in 2015, allegedly by her mother, Indrani Mukerjea. The case came to light in 2015 after one of the accused turned approver, leading to arrests and an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Mukerjea was granted bail in 2022 by the Supreme Court on grounds that she has been in custody for 6.5 years and the trial is likely to be concluded soon.

Case Details: INDRANI MUKERJEA Vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION., SLP(Crl) No. 17027/2024

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