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Hostile Witnesses In Departmental Proceedings Not Ground For Discharge In Criminal Trial: Supreme Court
Update / Judgement Date
30 Nov 2025
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Sakshi Bhardwaj — WCP Legal Desk
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1 min read
Criminal Law
The Supreme Court holds that witnesses turning hostile in disciplinary proceedings does not justify discharge in related criminal trials, especially under PC Act. Criminal trials must rely on evidence recorded before the criminal court alone.
