Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

can a judge cross examine the prosecution witness when the witness is appearing in the witness box

Asked on 8/21/11, 6:17 am

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Sanjay Kalra Sanjay Kalra & Associates

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Sometimes yes.

Answered on 8/21/11, 6:21 am

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KarVai Legal Solutions Rajiv Gupta 9811284735 Ch.No: 359, Western Wing, Tis Hazari, Delhi www.karvai.in

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yes

Answered on 8/21/11, 7:39 am

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Bennet Master of Law Bennet Raj Law Office

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No.. He can put court questions only, if in need.

Answered on 8/21/11, 8:31 am

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RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

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cross examining a witness is the duty of the lawyer and not the judge. the judge can only put queries under the relevant section of Indian Evidence Act.

Answered on 8/23/11, 12:46 am

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RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

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cross examining a witness is the duty of the lawyer and not the judge. the judge can only put queries under the relevant section of Indian Evidence Act. section 165 of Indian Evidence Act to be precise.

Answered on 8/23/11, 12:48 am

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