Recording of oral evidence on a day-to-day basis
Full Text
The Court shall, as far as possible, ensure that the recording of evidence shall be carried on, on a day-to-day basis until the cross-examination of all the witnesses is complete.
Plain English Summary
Directs Commercial Courts to record oral evidence on a continuous, day-to-day basis until the cross-examination of all listed witnesses is fully concluded.
Key Legal Elements
- Continuous Day-to-Day Trial: Replaces the traditional practice of granting months-long adjournments between witnesses.
- Witness Examination in Blocks: Cross-examination scheduled across consecutive days until finished.
- Minimizes Coaching & Memory Lapse: Prevents witnesses from tailoring answers during trial intervals.
Practical Note
Preparing for Day-to-Day Cross-Examination: Counsel must block consecutive trial dates in their diary. If a plaintiff fields 3 witnesses, cross-examination will proceed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday back-to-back without adjournments.
हिंदी पाठ
न्यायालय, जहां तक संभव हो, यह सुनिश्चित करेगा कि साक्ष्य दर्ज करने की कार्यवाही तब तक दिन-प्रतिदिन (Day-to-day basis) के आधार पर चलाई जाएगी जब तक कि सभी साक्षियों की प्रतिपरीक्षा (Cross-examination) पूरी न हो जाए।