Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Delhi Court Denies Plea to Recall Witness in 2020 Riot Case
Imagine a trial where a witness had to testify, but the lawyer missed their chance to ask questions.
Later, the lawyer wanted to question the witness again, but the court said no.
The court explained that the lawyer was late, and had many chances to question the witness before.
Also, the court felt that the case had gone on for long enough.
The judge said that because of the lawyer's mistake, the trial couldn't be made longer, especially since it was almost finished.
Delhi court rejects a plea to recall a prosecution witness in a 2020 riot case.
The court cited the witness's prior absence and the counsel's failure to appear on time as reasons for the denial.
The application was filed after a year's delay, and after 26 witnesses had been examined.
The court stated that the counsel's explanation for the delay was unsatisfactory.
The court decided that the trial should not be prolonged due to the counsel's oversight.
- Who
- The court, the prosecution, the accused (Saifi), and his counsel.
- What
- A Delhi court rejected a plea to recall a prosecution witness in a 2020 riot case.
- When
- The order was dated June 4. The application was filed after a year’s delay.
- Where
- Delhi court.
- Why
- The court rejected the plea because of the counsel's delay in filing the application and absence, and because the case was at its final stage.
Accused
Court
Witness Examination
Accused
Saifi's counsel wanted to further examine the prosecution witness.
Court
The court denied the request, citing delay and previous opportunities.
- Case
- 2020 riots
- Court
- Delhi Court
- Order Date
- June 4
- Accused
- Saifi
- Counsel
- Mehmood Pracha
- Reason for Rejection
- Delay and counsel's absence