https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309511 A party cannot be denied cross-examination merely by isolating select pleadings; the court must assess the entire record to determine whether the witness is truly adverse. Where the broader pleadings and connected proceedings show alignment with the calling party's case, the issue of adverse interest requires fresh consideration, and refusal of cross-examination cannot stand. An ex parte injunction must also be supported by reasons showing application of mind to prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable injury. A cryptic order granting interim relief without that analysis is unsustainable and must be reconsidered in accordance with law. en-us Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:05:46 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309511 A party cannot be denied cross-examination merely by isolating select pleadings; the court must assess the entire record to determine whether the witness is truly adverse. Where the broader pleadings and connected proceedings show alignment with the calling party's case, the issue of adverse interest requires fresh consideration, and refusal of cross-examination cannot stand. An ex parte injunction must also be supported by reasons showing application of mind to prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable injury. A cryptic order granting interim relief without that analysis is unsustainable and must be reconsidered in accordance with law. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309511