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P&H: allows application u/s 311 Cr.P.C. says, Once Court comes to conclusion that evidence sought to be produced is essential for just adjudication of case, contention of filling up of a lacuna would be of little relevance.

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⚖️ Order Date: 14 Oct 2026

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Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.311 — Additional evidence — Essentiality of evidence sought to be produced was of paramount importance and contention that it would fill a lacuna was of little relevance once Court concluded that evidence was essential for just adjudication of case. (Para 11)

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.311 — Additional evidence — Original documents not tendered due to oversight — Examination of witnesses to exhibit original documents was imperative and petitioner was permitted to lead additional evidence subject to respondents opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses in accordance with law. (Paras 12...

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P&H: allows application u/s 311 Cr.P.C. says, Once Court comes to conclusion that evidence sought to be produced is essential for just adjudication of case, contention of filling up of a lacuna would be of little relevance.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed M/s Suvidha Engineers (Project) to lead additional evidence in its cheque-dishonour case against Anushka Air Conditioning Pvt. Ltd. and others. Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi set aside orders that had rejected the company’s request to produce original bills and related documents.

The dispute arose from materials allegedly supplied against 12 invoices worth about Rs 11.63 crore. After the respondents allegedly refused payment, a cheque for about Rs 11.55 crore was issued in favour of the company but was dishonoured, leading to a complaint.

During the trial, the company had tendered photocopies of the...

P&H: allows application u/s 311 Cr.P.C. says, Once Court comes to conclusion that evidence sought to be produced is essential for just adjudication of case, contention of filling up of a lacuna would be of little relevance.

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Facts of the Case

P&H: allows application u/s 311 Cr.P.C. says, Once Court comes to conclusion that evidence sought to be produced is essential for just adjudication of case, contention of filling up of a lacuna would be of little relevance.

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