Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Defence Witnesses — Accused May Call Witnesses Itself — No Duty on Prosecution to Call Particular Witness

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that the defence cannot urge the prosecution to call a particular witness, as the accused may call such witness when the defence opens. The principle applies in criminal trials. It ensures that the defence can call its own witnesses. The principle reflects…

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