Mayankkumar Natwarlal Kankana Patel vs State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court examined the legality of allowing a minor child to testify as a witness under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code, after the Gujarat High Court set aside a Sessions Court order permitting this. The Court analyzed the procedural and constitutional safeguards for child witnesses, emphasizing the importance of the child's welfare and the need for a fair trial. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, reinforcing the discretion of courts to permit such testimony in appropriate cases. The judgment highlights the balance between procedural fairness and protecting vulnerable witnesses.