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right to present evidence

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Natural Justice Mandates Final Opportunity to Present Evidence | Trial Court Cannot Arbitrarily Close Defendant's Evidence : Punjab & Haryana HC
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|Punjab and Haryana High Court

Natural Justice Mandates Final Opportunity to Present Evidence | Trial Court Cannot Arbitrarily Close Defendant's Evidence : Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a trial court cannot close a defendant's evidence without affording a final, reasonable opportunity, even after multiple adjournments. The judgment reinforces the principle of natural justice, ensuring fair adjudication in civil litigation by protecting the right to present proof.