Section 138 NI Act and Evidence Act Sections 137/138

High Court of Andhra Pradesh Clarifies Rules on Witness Re-examination in Section 138 NI Act Proceedings - 2026-04-29

Subject : Criminal Law - Negotiable Instruments Act

High Court of Andhra Pradesh Clarifies Rules on Witness Re-examination in Section 138 NI Act Proceedings

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A Stalled Trial Resumes: High Court Sets Precedence on Witness Re-examination

In a significant development for ongoing litigation under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has provided crucial clarity regarding the right of parties to re-examine witnesses. Justice Subhendu Samanta, presiding over P V Rajalakshmi vs G V Srinivas Rao , underscored the limits of judicial discretion when a party seeks to clarify testimony elicited during the often lengthy cross-examination process.

Fourteen Years in Limbo: The Procedural Delay

The case, originating from a Section 138 NI Act complaint filed in 2012, had faced significant delays. The examination-in-chief of PW.

Negotiable Instruments - Evidence Act - Witness Examination - Fair Trial - Judicial Discretion - Cross-Examination

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Case Title: PV Rajalakshmi vs G V Srinivas Rao - 2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 19082

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