A nationalised bank had filed a criminal case against me in 2008 as Accused No.2 for alleged fraud of Rs.1542161.26 over a period of 3 years from 2004 to 2007 based on a Audit report dated 09.11.2007 .In the departmental inquiry proceedings bank had denied the documentary evidences sought by me in my defense and dismissed me from the services of the bank. A WP is pending before High Court of Karnataka challenging my punishment of dismissal from the services of the bank.
After so many adjournments since last 15 years, the complainant Branch manager ( PW1) is now summoned on 11.04.2023 for examination of witness. Bank had filed a complaint against A1 ,A2 and several others in December 2007 but complaint was not accepted by police on the grounds that they did not understand the banking terminology under Core Banking Solution. FIR was registered against A1 and A2 ( myself) after 6 months on 10.06.2008.I don't know how police understood banking terminology after 6 months. Charge sheet was filed in 2011.Now, my lawyer is also not well versed with the working of the bank under CBS environment even thought I have briefed him in detail about this case .I the meantime, I have obtained several documentary evidences under RTI Act 2005 which proves my innocence in this case. In this connection, please guide me as to what are my rights as Accused No.2
The Complainant PW 1 was not working in the branch during the period from 2004 to 2007 but he was transferred to the branch where I was working in January 2008 and lodged complaint against me and A1 on 10.06.2008. Hence, he is not direct witness to the criminal case against me. Whether this point will be favourable to me
Whether I can personally cross examine the Prosecution witness PW1 after his examination is over if my Lawyer is unable to cross examine the witnesses to my satisfaction.If yes, what is the procedure
Is there any restrictions on number of questions which I can raise at the time of cross examination
Is there any type of questions which I cannot ask the witnesses
I hereby request the respected Lawyers community to guide me