by Archana Singh | Nov 13, 2024 | Top legal Picks
Headline The CJI Sanjiv Khanna puts an end to oral mentions for urgent hearings and requires written submissions. Summary In a procedural shift, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has launched a policy prohibiting oral mentions for urgent immediate hearings in the...
by Archana Singh | Sep 11, 2024 | Evidence law
A party generally during a trial cannot cross-examine their own witness.But under certain circumstances, Section 157 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,2023 (BSA) allows this practice. This section of BSA grants the court the power to allow a party to question their...
by Archana Singh | Sep 9, 2024 | Evidence law
Impeaching the credit of a witness means to test their credibility or trustworthiness during a trial process. This is an important feature of cross-examination to make sure that the testimony given is authentic and reliable. What is Impeaching the Credit of a Witness?...
by Nancy Sharma | May 16, 2024 | Courtroom Chronicles
Case Title Prabir Purkayastha vs. State (NCT of Delhi) Introduction Appellant challenged legality of arrest and sought release from custody, citing violation of fundamental rights. Factual Background Appellant filed appeal after High Court dismissal, contending...
