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2022 (5) TMI 462 - HC - Indian LawsDishonor of cheque - cross-examination of witnesses - submission boils down to the counsel who had cross-examined but not effectively cross-examined the complainant and therefore, a further opportunity should be given - HELD THAT:- The provision of law clearly indicates that an application of the kind can be made at any stage of the trial. The trial admittedly is pending and is next posted on 16.04.2022. In the case at hand, the submission of the learned counsel that the cross-examination of P.W. 1 could not be complete in the light of the counsel consequently dying of COVID undoubtedly merits consideration. The petitioner has produced record to demonstrate that the counsel whom he had engaged did die of COVID - it is deemed appropriate to grant one opportunity to the petitioner to further cross-examine P.W. 1, albeit, with imposition of cost. Petition allowed.
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