P&H: Allows Accused to Further Cross-Examine Doctor After Prosecution Witness’s Testimony
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed Rajinder Kumar and other accused facing trial for attempted murder and related offences to further cross-examine a doctor who examined the injured person. Justice Yashvir Singh Rathor said the opportunity was necessary for a fair trial after a later prosecution witness gave evidence bearing on the medical evidence.
The accused challenged a trial court order rejecting their request to recall Dr Jashneev Kapoor, who had testified as PW6 and had already been cross-examined by the defence. The prosecution had subsequently called Vikas Kumar as PW8 under Section 311 of the Code of...
