https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=296886 In a summons case, the power to acquit in default under Section 256 CrPC should not be invoked mechanically when the prosecution evidence has closed and the matter has reached the defence-evidence stage. The complainant's absence will not justify termination of the trial unless his presence is necessary for continuation of the proceedings. If additional evidence is required, the accused may seek relief under Section 311 CrPC. The document also notes that the challenge to the manner in which the High Court heard the matter did not warrant relief under Article 136. en-us Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:38:56 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=296886 In a summons case, the power to acquit in default under Section 256 CrPC should not be invoked mechanically when the prosecution evidence has closed and the matter has reached the defence-evidence stage. The complainant's absence will not justify termination of the trial unless his presence is necessary for continuation of the proceedings. If additional evidence is required, the accused may seek relief under Section 311 CrPC. The document also notes that the challenge to the manner in which the High Court heard the matter did not warrant relief under Article 136. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=296886