Case Synopsis

Mayankkumar Natwarlal Kankana Patel & Anr. vs State of Gujarat & Anr., 2025 INSC 1475.

Synopsis :  The Supreme Court ruled that the discretionary power under Section 311 CrPC to summon witnesses cannot be invoked on speculative grounds at a belated trial stage, especially for a child witness of tender age where reliability is suspect and risk of tutoring exists. The Court restored the trial court's order, emphasizing that such power must be used sparingly and only when the evidence is indispensable for a just decision.

1. Heading of the Judgment

• Case Name: Mayankkumar Natwarlal Kankana Patel & Anr. vs State of Gujarat & Anr.

• Citation: 2025 INSC 1475

• Court: Supreme Court of India

• Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Augustine George Masih

• Disposition:&nb

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