P.SANJEEVA RAO vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's petitions for recalling prosecution witnesses under Sections 7 & 13(1) read with Section 13(1)(D) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court ruled that the Trial Court and High Court correctly found that the delay in seeking recall, over three years after the witnesses were initially examined, would cause prejudice to the prosecution. The Court emphasized the importance of timely cross-examination and the need for cogent reasons for such requests, affirming the lower courts' decisions.