salman merchant
(Querist) 06 November 2014
This query is : Resolved
Respected, The examination –in-chief of the complainant is finished, there are 4 accused in this case, now the cross-examination of the complainant by Acc no.1 is the next step. My question is: –can the accused no.1 defer the cross-examination until all the accused have finished the cross-examination of the said complaianant. IF YES- THEN UNDER WHAT PRETEXT AND HOW IT COULD BE DONE.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 07 November 2014
once the chief ststement of complainant has been started then cross examination by accused no 1 can not be deferred on pretext of completion of cross examination by other accused.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 08 November 2014
It is to be stage managed amongst the counsels for all the accused, otherwise cannot be deferred, I fully agree with the experts.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 10 November 2014
Though the cross examination cannot be deferred, once his chance is closed, the counsel for 1 st accused my by filing a petition under section 311 of cr.p.c. may recall the witness for cross examination if permitted by court.
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