Category: cross examination
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The Question as a Weapon: How Suggestions Shape (or Misshape) Truth in a Criminal Trial
Cross-examination is not mere questioning—it is confrontation with purpose. The duty to “put one’s case” ensures fairness, prevents ambush, and tests truth itself. From…
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Deferment of cross examination of prosecution witnesses (Defence Counsel diaries)
Weaponisation of the Criminal Justice System and Perjury is rampant in India. False criminal cases are routinely filed to settle scores. In these cases,…
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Law in 100 Words | Part 1 | Confronting a witness with documents during cross-examination
*Law in 100 Words – important legal/litigation concepts/procedures/practices explained simply and in less than 100 words. We kick-off this column with a very important…
