Supreme Court Upholds Right to Summon Unexamined Prosecution Witness for the Defense

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024, has granted leave to Sunder Lal, the appellant, to examine a witness listed by the prosecution but not presented during the trial. The case, arising from the State of Uttar Pradesh, revolves around the crucial question of whether a witness, initially intended for the prosecution, can later be examined as a defense witness. Key Points…