Can a witness be recalled under Section 348 BNSS to improve or reconstruct the defence after closure of evidence? P&H High Court explains
Punjab and Haryana High Court examined the scope of the power to recall witnesses and reopen evidence under Section 348, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a cheque dishonour case, emphasising the importance of sufficient opportunity to lead evidence and the need to prevent belated attempts to revisit a concluded stage of trial.