Bombay High Court Allows Beneficiaries to Examine Attesting Witness in Will Probate Case Despite Earlier Statement Not to Lead Evidence. Court Holds That Right to Cross-Examine Own Witness Under Section 154 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Arises Only After Examination-in-Chief, and That Court Has Inherent Power to Permit Examination of Material Witness to Prevent Failure of Justice.
18 Oct 2013The case arises from a testamentary suit for probate of a Will dated 9th August 1995. The plaintiffs, appointed as executors, filed a petition for pro...
