Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

In a acriminal case there are 8 accused ,one accused was absconding and the case was long pending(about 26 years).His case was seperated and charges were framed against the rest of the accused.The examination of witnesses and trial started.There are 3 more witnesses to be examined.Now the absconding accused appears.Can he be tried along with other accused or will there be a seperate trial for him?


Asked on 6/08/11, 5:05 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Will be tried with other accused.

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Answered on 6/08/11, 10:23 pm
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

in this situation, where the prosecution evidence is almost going to be over, the witnesses may be recalled to depose qua the absconding accused. there may not be a separate trial as such.

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Answered on 6/08/11, 11:00 pm
KarVai Legal Solutions Rajiv Gupta 9811284735 Ch.No: 359, Western Wing, Tis Hazari, Delhi www.karvai.in

yes seperate trial will further stretch the time .

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Answered on 6/08/11, 11:14 pm


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