Supreme Court of India
State of Orissa v. Prasanna Kumar Mohanty
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What the Court ordered
We are of the opinion that the prosecution may file an application for his cross examination through a Commissioner which may be allowed by the learned Trial Judge.
Judgment, page 5
From the headnote
EVIDENCE ACT, 1872: s. 33 - Relevance of examination-in-chief of a witness if c he was not available for cross-examination - HELD: Despite the fact that two opportunities were granted to defence to cross examine the witness, he was recalled for' cross-examination - Further, for a long period he did not ma~e himself available for his cross-examination - Therefore, s.33 is not applicable 0 to facts of the case - However, if the said witness is not capable of giving evidence by appearing in court, prosecution may file an application for his cross-examination through a Commissioner who would
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