Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ā€” Trial ā€” Procedural Irregularity ā€” When It Vitiates Proceedings

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Law permits calling or recalling witnesses at any stage if essential for just decision. General irregularity must yield to statutory empowerment. The principle applies to criminal trial procedure. The rule prioritizes statutory authority over general procedural norms. The court'sā€¦

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