06 Oct 2026 13:14 PM

Dishonour of Cheque -- Recall of Complainant for Cross-Examination -- Witness recall under Section 311 CrPC not routine, and cheque cases to be disposed of expeditiously

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.311 -- Dishonour of Cheque -- Recall of Complainant for Cross-Examination -- Witness cannot be recalled routinely merely because cross-examination was not properly conducted -- Held; that recall of a witness under Section 311 CrPC is not a matter of course, and must be exercised judiciously, balancing the need to prevent failure of justice against hardship to witnesses and delay in trial.

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