Section 311 CrPC, Plea For Examining New Witnesses, Submitting Fresh Documents Should Only Be Allowed To Meet The Ends Of Justice: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has issued a significant ruling in the murder trial of a 3-year-old boy (SC No. 771/2019), allowing the prosecution to gather additional evidence despite objections from the defense. The accused, Hena Khatoon and Shahajadha Khan, are facing charges for the child's death. Prosecution Seeks Additional Witnesses and Medical Records The prosecution filed petitions under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) seeking permission to…