Karnataka High Court defers cross-examination of witnesses in murder case to prevent exposure of defence strategy

February 11, 2026 at 06:53 PM

By The Hindu

Karnataka High Court defers cross-examination of witnesses in murder case to prevent exposure of defence strategy

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In a ruling reinforcing fair trial rights of the accused persons in criminal cases, the Karnataka High Court has directed a trial court to defer cross-examination of a prime witness in a murder case till the examination of remaining witnesses ‘to prevent exposure of the defence strategy that may enable other witnesses to tailor their testimony’

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In a ruling reinforcing fair trial rights of the accused persons in criminal cases, the Karnataka High Court has directed a trial court to defer cross-examination of a prime witness in a murder case till the examination of remaining witnesses ‘to prevent exposure of the defence strategy that may enable other witnesses to tailor their testimony’ This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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In a ruling reinforcing fair trial rights of the accused persons in criminal cases, the Karnataka High Court has directed a trial court to defer cross-examination of a prime witness in a murder case till the examination of remaining witnesses ‘to prevent exposure of the defence strategy that may enable other witnesses to tailor their testimony’

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