JUDGMENT

G.Sri Devi, J. - This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by the State represented by Public Prosecutor challenging the order, dated 11.12.2018 passed in Crl.M.P.No.5329 of 2018 in S.C.No.526 of 2017 by the Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Ranga Reddy District at L.B. Nagar.

2. Heard the learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the petitioner-State. Though notice sent to the respondent was served, none appears on behalf of the respondent-accused.

3. As seen from the record, it is clear that the petition filed by the prosecution under Section 65-B of Evidence Act to permit the prosecution to examine L.Ws. 4 and 11 on skype on the ground that the witnesses are foreigners and staying in Congo, was partly allowed permitting the prosecution to examine L.W.4 on skype. Hence, this petition.

4. The learned Sessions Judge while answering the point, observed that in order to meet the ends of justice, it is essential to permit the prosecution to examine L.W.4 on skype. As far as plea of examination of L.W.11 is concerned, the prosecution was not permitted to examine him since he is not an eye witness to the incident.

5. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor repres