Shubhkaran Singh vs Abhayraj Singh

The Supreme Court considered the scope of Order 18 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code, which grants courts the power to recall witnesses at any stage of a suit for further examination. The Court emphasized that this power is essential for the proper conduct of a case and must be exercised judiciously. The petitioner challenged the rejection of their review petition and the order passed by the High Court. The Court upheld the procedural provisions, affirming the court's discretion to recall witnesses to ensure fair trial proceedings.