New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a plea of former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora, seeking permission to travel abroad.

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal directed the trial court to expeditiously complete the trial in Sheena Bora murder case.

"Considering the fact that the trial is ongoing, we are not inclined to consider the request at this stage. Expedite the trial within one year from today," the bench ordered.

The apex court was hearing a plea of Mukerjea, who was granted bail in 2022, seeking permission to travel abroad. She has challenged the September 27, 2024, Bombay High Court order refusing to let her travel abroad.

During the hearing,...