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In which case did the Supreme Court disallow the recall of witnesses already cross-examined where the…

In State of Haryana v. Ram Mehar, the Supreme Court reversed the order allowing recall on the facts. It considered the earlier opportunity to cross-examine and explained…

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In which case did the Supreme Court disallow the recall of witnesses already cross-examined where the request followed a change of defence counsel and invoked fair trial?

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In State of Haryana v. Ram Mehar, the Supreme Court reversed the order allowing recall on the facts. It considered the earlier opportunity to cross-examine and explained that the discretion under section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure must be exercised to secure a just decision. The corresponding current provision is section 348 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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This judgment addresses recall after a change of defence counsel.

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The stated recall decision is State of Haryana v. Ram Mehar.

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The stated recall decision is State of Haryana v. Ram Mehar.

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The stated recall decision is State of Haryana v. Ram Mehar.

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