Poonam @ Pooja @ Priya v. State NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Recall of prosecution witness under Section 311 CrPC; second opportunity to cross-examine PW-1 after right closed twice; dismissal of Section 311 application set at nought by conditional directions; costs of Rs. 25,000/- imposed on accused as compensation to senior-citizen complainant; peremptory time-bound directions (two hours, one day); no further opportunity on default; Section 528 BNSS 2023 petition; FIR No. 495/2021, P.S. Civil Lines, Sections 306/34 IPC abetment of suicide; charges under Section 174A IPC; Delhi High Court; Prateek Jalan, J.; CRL.M.C. 6767/2025; counsel non-appearance due to Independence Day rehearsal traffic near Red Fort.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of in the interest of justice: Trial Court directed to recall PW-1 for cross-examination by the petitioner's counsel subject to payment of Rs. 25,000/- costs to the complainant, cross-examination to be completed within two hours/one day, and no further opportunity in case of default.