Re-examination of Witness--Court May Recall Witness or Summon Material Evidence Even After Reserving Matter for Judgment to Ensure Just Decision
Powers under Section 311 CrPC read with Section 165 of the Evidence Act permit recall or re-examination of witnesses, or summoning of material evidence, at any stage of trial—including after closure of evidence or reservation for judgment—where such evidence is necessary for a just decision. In murder prosecutions under Section 302 IPC, failure to establish a direct link between injuries and death through medical evidence constitutes a material lacuna warranting judicial intervention.
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