Mahaveer Chand v. C N Krishnamurthy
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal revision against closure of the petitioners' evidence before the trial court. The High Court found no embarrassment would be caused by reopening and set aside the order closing evidence, directing that the petitioners be permitted to cross-examine the complainant's witness and adduce defence evidence.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order set aside; petitioners permitted to cross-examine and lead defence evidence; trial court directed to dispose of case within four months.