Delhi Court Rebukes Lawyer for Poor Time Management in Riot Case Witness Cross-Examination Request
New Delhi, India — A court in Delhi criticized a defense attorney’s handling of a witness’s cross-examination in a case concerning the northeast Delhi riots, stressing the need for lawyers to better manage their schedules to avoid repeated requests for adjournments. The conflict arose when the lawyer sought to re-examine a witness due to previous interruptions caused by his commitments in another court. The case, which involves 11 individuals including former councilor Tahir Hussain, revolves around charges of criminal conspiracy and promoting religious enmity, as laid out under the Indian Penal Code sections 120B and … Read more