Manohar Prajapat vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court held that while there was some negligence on the part of the appellant in delaying the application to summon witnesses, the interest of justice necessitated granting a last opportunity to examine the defence witnesses. The Court set aside the High Court's order rejecting the application and allowed the appeal, subject to the appellant depositing a cost of Rs.5000. The appellant was directed to file an application before the Trial Court within one week for summoning the witnesses, with a timeline for their examination established.