Sayeeda Farhana Shamim vs State Of Bihar & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a complainant can file a supplementary list of witnesses after charges have been framed in a case involving Sections 323, 406, 498A IPC, and Sections 3 & 4 of the Prevention of Dowry Act. The Court held that the S.D.J.M. was correct in allowing the examination of additional witnesses, as the case involved ongoing offences of dowry demand and torture, which necessitated further evidence for a just decision. The High Court's order quashing the S.D.J.M.'s decision was set aside, affirming the right of the complainant to present supplementary witnesses.