https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=439319 Additional evidence in criminal appeal under Section 391 CrPC is an exceptional power to be used only when the material is necessary for deciding the appeal and securing the ends of justice. Where the party had earlier opportunities to lead evidence, had cross-examined witnesses at length, and sought to summon material already within its knowledge at a belated stage, refusal to admit such evidence is proper. The appellate court's discretion will not be interfered with absent a convincing showing that the proposed evidence is indispensable for adjudication. The refusal to allow additional evidence was upheld. en-us Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:05:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=439319 Additional evidence in criminal appeal under Section 391 CrPC is an exceptional power to be used only when the material is necessary for deciding the appeal and securing the ends of justice. Where the party had earlier opportunities to lead evidence, had cross-examined witnesses at length, and sought to summon material already within its knowledge at a belated stage, refusal to admit such evidence is proper. The appellate court's discretion will not be interfered with absent a convincing showing that the proposed evidence is indispensable for adjudication. The refusal to allow additional evidence was upheld. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=439319