Godrej Pacific Tech. Ltd vs Computer Joint India Ltd

The Supreme Court held that under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a court has the discretion to summon or re-examine witnesses if their evidence is essential for a just decision of the case. The Court emphasized that the mandatory language in the second part of Section 311 compels the court to act if new evidence appears essential, thereby ensuring that justice is not compromised due to procedural oversights. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to reject the application for re-examination of witnesses.