KULDEEP TIWARI
Abhijeet Sharma – Appellant
Versus
Mahipal Singh – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Mr. Kuldeep Tiwari, J. (Oral)
Through the instant petition, as instituted under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C., a prayer is made for quashing/setting aside the order dated 02.11.2023 (Annexure P-5), as passed by the learned Magistrate concerned, whereby, the application under Section 311 of the Cr.P.C., as filed by the petitioner, in case bearing NACT No.36 of 2019, thereby seeking recalling of CW1/complainant for his cross-examination has been dismissed.
2. Before proceeding to evince any opinion upon the validity of the relief, as claimed herein by the petitioner, it is deemed imperative to extract some of the grounds, as mentioned by the petitioner/accused in the application (supra) for recall of CW1/complainant for cross-examination. The relevant paragraphs of the application (supra) are reproduced hereinafter:-
The court upheld the dismissal of a petition for recalling a witness for cross-examination due to lack of concrete reasons and previous ample opportunities for cross-examination.
The right to cross-examine a complainant is essential for a fair trial, and its denial violates principles of natural justice and Article 21 of the Constitution.
Section 311 Cr.P.C. affords discretionary power to recall witnesses but must be exercised with caution, not to prolong proceedings without compelling reasons.
Power under Section 311 Cr.P.C. has to be exercised only when it is essential for just decision of case.
The power to recall a witness for cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. should be exercised judiciously and only when essential for a just decision, in accordance with the principles enumerated....
The discretionary power under Section 311 of the Cr.P.C. must be exercised judiciously to prevent abuse of the legal process, especially in long-pending cases.
The consent of the prosecutrix for cross-examination and the interest of justice influenced the court's decision to grant the petitioner an opportunity for cross-examination of witnesses.
An order under Section 311 Cr.P.C. is interlocutory and not subject to revision. Recalling a witness should be balanced with considerations of fairness, undue hardship to witnesses, and delay in the ....
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