DV: Witness evidence

Hello there

as far as ur 1st  query is concerned

1)  when a domestic violence case is filed the complain copy along with all the necessary documents are usually given to the respondents . if in ur case if u have not received the documents you can ask the judge  or to bring to his notice tht the documents are not served. these documents include the complaint , list of witnesses etc...

answer to ur 2nd query

2) in matrimonial cases most of the witnesses are either relatives or they close associates, so as such there is no provision in cr.p.c. but u can ask the judge to defer the cross examination and proceed with the chief examination of the other witnesses.

Thanks for your reply. 

I have all the documents (DIR + bills etc) submitted with the DV. However, it does not contain any list of witnesses. When I aksed my lawyer about the same he told me that it is not provided beforehand as this is a private complaint and the complainant can bring any number of witnesses. So not sure how to proceed on this as we don;t know who all will be witnesses. But as you said they'll mostly be complainant's relatives.

I will talk to my lawyer about defering the cross examination and moving ahead with chief of other witnesses.