Kar HC | Non cross-examination of material witnesses is against the principles of audi alteram partem
Karnataka High Court: B.A. Patil, J. while allowing the appeal set aside the Judgment of the trial court with a direction to
cross-examination
Del HC | Conviction under POCSO set aside where Amicus Curiae found to make no serious efforts to defend the accused
Delhi High Court: In view of the failure of justice on account of lack of effective cross-examination of prosecution witnesses, Sanjeev Sachdeva,
Del HC | Recalling of material witness allowed even where accused held to have not exercised due diligence in defending themselves
Delhi High Court: Sunil Gaur, J., while putting petitioners to terms, allowed their application filed under Section 311 CrPC to recall three
Direction requiring advance submission of cross-examination questionnaire under the POCSO Act procedurally improper as it defeats the accused’s right to fair trial
Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sunil Thomas, J. set aside the order of Sessions Judge requiring advance submission
Sufficient opportunity for cross-examination must be granted to defence; trial court directed to re-summon witnesses: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. allowed a petition filed against the order of the trial
“Cross-examination is a powerful weapon that helps to separate truth from falsehood”, reiterates Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of J.R. Midha, J. allowed a petition filed against the order of family court
Courts must strike balance between protecting rights of accused and preventing harassment of victims and witnesses due to prolonged trials
Madras High Court: Setting aside the decision of the Court of Special Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, refusing the petitioner