Recall of witnesses when charge altered.

What this section does

After a charge is altered or added to during trial, both the prosecutor and the accused have the right to recall and re-examine any previously examined witness with reference to the alteration, and to call further material witnesses. The Court may deny recall only for reasons recorded in writing if it finds the request is for vexation, delay, or to defeat justice.

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Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Court · Prosecutor · Accused

Derived from CrPC s.217.