MANJARI NEHRU KAUL
Central Bureau of Investigation – Appellant
Versus
Ravinder Singh @ Ravinder Singh Bhasin – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Manjari Nehru Kaul, J.
1. The petitioner is challenging the order dated 15.10.2022 (Annexure P-6) passed by learned Special Judge, CBI Court, Chandigarh, whereby its application under Section 311 Cr.P.C., seeking to examine 22 prosecution witnesses, was dismissed.
2. The case originates from an FIR initially registered by the Chandigarh Police on 16.08.2008, which reads as under:-
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Section 311 Cr.P.C. allows courts to summon additional witnesses at any stage for just decision-making, underscoring the importance of ensuring no evidence essential to the truth is left out.
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The power under Section 311 Cr.P.C. must be exercised judiciously and for strong and valid reasons, ensuring a fair trial and the just decision of the case.
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