S.243(2) CrPC | Accused Can't Summon Prosecution Witness Who He Had Cross-Examined Unless Magistrate Satisfied It Is Essential: Allahabad High Court

In a recent order dated 09.01.2024, the Allahabad High Court, under the authority of Article 227 of the Constitution, addressed a petition filed by Diwakar Singh against the State of U.P. The petitioner sought to challenge the order of the Judicial Magistrate, Varanasi, dated 18.01.2023, which rejected his plea to summon retired police officers as defense witnesses. Details of the Case: 1. Background: Diwakar Singh, a former Sub-Inspector of police,…