Hanuman Ram vs State Of Rajasthan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision to allow the re-examination of witnesses Nandaram and Bhopalaram under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that the High Court correctly identified the necessity of their testimony for a just decision in the trial concerning serious charges under Sections 147, 452, 364, 302/149, and 201/149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The ruling clarified that the discretion granted by Section 311 should be exercised to ensure the best evidence is presented for justice.