https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769034 Section 311 CrPC gives the court a wide but discretionary power to recall a witness or permit defence evidence only where the evidence is essential to a just decision. A belated request filed after closure of evidence will not be allowed as a matter of course; the applicant must show bona fide, timely and compelling reasons, supported by material facts. Where the record shows repeated non-appearance, multiple adjournments, closure of opportunities, and no satisfactory proof of the stated cause, the court may refuse recall to prevent delay and abuse of process. The Delhi High Court applied these principles and upheld refusal of recall. en-us Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:38:15 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769034 Section 311 CrPC gives the court a wide but discretionary power to recall a witness or permit defence evidence only where the evidence is essential to a just decision. A belated request filed after closure of evidence will not be allowed as a matter of course; the applicant must show bona fide, timely and compelling reasons, supported by material facts. Where the record shows repeated non-appearance, multiple adjournments, closure of opportunities, and no satisfactory proof of the stated cause, the court may refuse recall to prevent delay and abuse of process. The Delhi High Court applied these principles and upheld refusal of recall. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769034