https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=776296 The HC quashed and set aside the Magistrate's orders dated 06.12.2024 due to procedural irregularities in handling the accused's examination under Section 315 Cr.P.C. The Magistrate failed to obtain a written request from the accused to be examined as a witness and improperly granted adjournments despite the accused's absence, violating principles under Section 145 of the NI Act. The matter was remanded with directions that the accused must file a written application to act as a witness, after which the Magistrate shall allow oral evidence and consider documentary evidence only upon proper justification. Further evidence through other witnesses requires the Magistrate's discretion based on the defense raised. The case is restored to the stage for compliance with these procedures, ensuring adherence to natural justice and statutory mandates. en-us Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:23:17 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=776296 The HC quashed and set aside the Magistrate's orders dated 06.12.2024 due to procedural irregularities in handling the accused's examination under Section 315 Cr.P.C. The Magistrate failed to obtain a written request from the accused to be examined as a witness and improperly granted adjournments despite the accused's absence, violating principles under Section 145 of the NI Act. The matter was remanded with directions that the accused must file a written application to act as a witness, after which the Magistrate shall allow oral evidence and consider documentary evidence only upon proper justification. Further evidence through other witnesses requires the Magistrate's discretion based on the defense raised. The case is restored to the stage for compliance with these procedures, ensuring adherence to natural justice and statutory mandates. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=776296