Hostile Witness

Supreme Court explains role of public prosecutor and trial judge in cross-examination of hostile witness
Madhya Pradesh High Court allows termination of pregnancy provided rape victim files affidavit that she will not turn hostile
Gokulraj Murder: Madras High Court initiates contempt of court proceedings against prime witness Swathi for lying under oath
Evidence of hostile witness can be considered to the extent it supports prosecution case: Supreme Court
POCSO case: Mumbai Court directs return of compensation after victim turns hostile mid-trial
Guilt of rape accused can be established only after examining all witnesses as desired by prosecution: Karnataka High Court
Allahabad High Court grants bail to rape accused after victims turn hostile before the lower court
Courts not helpless, cannot abdicate functions at mercy of recalcitrant witnesses: Punjab & Haryana HC to lower courts [Read Order]
Implement audio/visual recording of witness statements, witness protection scheme: Madras HC
Audio/video recording of witness statements should be implemented to deter hostile witnesses: Madras HC seeks views of the Bar
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues slew of directions for Witness Protection [Read Judgment]
Silent Witness Theory to counter Hostile Witnesses: What Madras HC held in Dinakaran Newspaper Office attack
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