Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
A judge in an Indian court asked a witness to take the stand twice, but the witness said their lawyer was running late and asked to wait. After many hours, the judge ended the cross-examination and noted the witness’s refusal to testify. Is this helpful for the other party in the case?
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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
Under Indian law, a witness’s refusal to testify without reasonable cause can be considered contempt of court. This could potentially benefit the other party in the case as the judge might draw adverse inferences against the witness’s testimony or even impose penalties.
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