Mere change of lawyer not ground to recall witness: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a change of lawyer is not a valid ground for recalling a witness. The court emphasized that allowing such practices would lead to unnecessary delays and disruptions in the judicial process. The ruling came in a case where the petitioner sought to recall a witness after changing their legal counsel. The court found that the petitioner had ample opportunity to cross-examine the witness during the initial proceedings and that recalling the witness would serve no substantial purpose. This decision aims to streamline judicial proceedings and prevent tactics that could delay the administration of justice.