Fair Trial Includes Fair Opportunity For Both Sides: Gauhati HC Sets Aside Trial Court Order Closing Evidence Of Party For Not 'Taking Steps'

The Gauhati High Court overturned a lower court's decision to close the plaintiff's evidence, ruling that the plaintiff must be given a fair opportunity to prove their case. The court emphasized the importance of procedural fairness and the right to a fair trial, ensuring that litigants are not denied their chance to present evidence due to procedural missteps or hasty judicial decisions.