#re-examination of witness

Bombay High Court rules that substantive justice prevails over procedural technicalities, admitting photographic and digital evidence under Section 65-B of the Evidence Act despite minor procedural lapses. The judgment reinforces that trial courts must avoid hyper-technical approaches that undermine the merits of a case, particularly in property disputes involving demolition.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a complainant in a cheque bounce case under Section 138 NI Act can seek re-examination of themselves under Section 311 CrPC to establish financial capacity and debt liability, even after the defence is closed. This clarifies that judicial discretion under Section 311 extends to the complainant when essential for a just outcome, reinforcing procedural fairness in commercial criminal litigation.