RAJARAM PRASAD YADAV vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court addressed the application of Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, concerning the re-examination of witnesses. The Court held that the High Court's directive to allow the re-examination of the informant (PW-9) was justified, as it was essential for a fair trial. The Court emphasized that the trial court must consider the relevance of the evidence and the necessity of the witness's testimony in the interest of justice, thereby upholding the High Court's order.