Fresh Testimony Refused in Cruelty Case, Only Cross-Examination of Complainant Allowed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment in a matrimonial cruelty matter, clearly explaining the scope of recalling a witness under Section 311 CrPC. The Court refused to allow fresh examination-in-chief of the complainant after many years and limited her recall only for cross-examination to ensure fairness in the trial. Background of matrimonial dispute and FIR The case arose from a marriage solemnized in the year 2004, after which…
