https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=310471 In Sessions trials, the Public Prosecutor retains primary control of the prosecution, and the proviso to Section 24(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 gives a victim's counsel only a subordinate role of assistance. The advocate engaged by the victim cannot, as of right, independently cross-examine witnesses, make oral submissions, or conduct the prosecution. Any questions or suggestions may be routed through the Public Prosecutor, or brought to the court's notice for action under its powers to recall witnesses or put questions where necessary. The ruling preserves trial fairness while allowing controlled victim participation. en-us Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:46:41 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=310471 In Sessions trials, the Public Prosecutor retains primary control of the prosecution, and the proviso to Section 24(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 gives a victim's counsel only a subordinate role of assistance. The advocate engaged by the victim cannot, as of right, independently cross-examine witnesses, make oral submissions, or conduct the prosecution. Any questions or suggestions may be routed through the Public Prosecutor, or brought to the court's notice for action under its powers to recall witnesses or put questions where necessary. The ruling preserves trial fairness while allowing controlled victim participation. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=310471