Case Law Analysis
|Madhya Pradesh High Court
Section 254 BNSS | Accused’s Right to Immediate Cross-Examination After Chief Testimony Cannot Be Deferred Until All Prosecution Witnesses Are Examined : MP HC Gwalior
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior has ruled that delaying cross-examination until the completion of all prosecution witnesses' chief examinations violates the accused’s statutory right to a fair trial under Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. This decision reinforces that procedural fairness requires timely opportunity to challenge testimony, preventing prejudice and ensuring meaningful defense participation in real time.