Section 311 of the CrPC not only seeks to achieve substantial justice but also aims to establish an orderly society: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Case: Gagnesh Thakur Vs Vishal Awasthi

Coram: Vivek Singh Thakur

Case No.: CRMMO No.598 of 2018

Court Observation: “The object and aim of the provision, as a whole, is to do substantial justice not only from the viewpoint of the party but also to establish an orderly society. Where the Court finds it essential to examine, re-examine, recall or call any witness, at any stage of inquiry/trial or other proceedings for rendering just decision in the case, this power can be exercised at any stage”

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