Accused Has Right to Summon Defence Witnesses Under Section 233 CrPC, Court’s Interference Is Limited: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that courts ordinarily cannot interfere with the right of an accused person to summon defence witnesses under Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court held that if a trial court refuses to issue summons to defence witnesses, it must record proper reasons in writing and specifically conclude that such a request is intended to delay proceedings, cause vexation or defeat…
