State Of Kerala vs Rasheed

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of an application under Section 231(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which sought to defer the cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. The Court clarified that while Section 231(2) allows discretion to the Trial Judge to defer cross-examination, it does not grant an absolute right to the accused to seek such deferral based on concerns about revealing defense strategy. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision, emphasizing the importance of timely cross-examination in ensuring fair trial rights.