Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Police Investigation — Failure to Call All Witnesses — Section 149(d) Evidence Act — When Not Applicable

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The prosecution is not required to call every possible witness. It has discretion to call a sufficient number to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Section 149(d) of the Evidence Act (presumption that evidence not produced would be unfavourable) applies only where a party fails…

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