The Delhi High Court has dismissed a revision against the rejection of an application under Section 311 CrPC to recall the complainant in a cheque dishonour case, holding that witnesses cannot be recalled routinely and that a counsel being held up in another court on the date is not sufficient ground, since the case has been pending since 2018.
Uttar Pradesh: A special court on Tuesday conducted a hearing in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and MP from Raebareli. The case was filed by Vijay Mishra, a local BJP politician, over an alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi about Home Minister Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections.
The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts in India to establish Vulnerable Witnesses Deposition Centres (VWDCs) by April 30, 2024, to provide a safe environment for vulnerable witnesses. The initiative aims to enhance the judicial process and ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals, reflecting the judiciary’s commitment to legal reform.
