Can't examine accused before prosecution witnesses: Cal HC

The Calcutta High Court has observed that the date of examination of accused cannot precede examination of prosecution witnesses under Section 311 of CrPC.

- SOUMYADIP MULLICK

KOLKATA:

The bench of Justice Jay Sengupta was moved challenging the trial court order. In the matter, the IO of the case passed away during trial in the course of examination.

The BDO was then directed to produce the documents in question and adduce further evidence under Section 311 of CrPC. However, he never turned up.