Supreme Court of India urges active judicial role, meaningful cross-examination, and non-political prosecutor appointments.

The Supreme Court of India has emphasized that courts should not act as "mere tape recorders" and should take a participatory role in trials. The court has highlighted the importance of meaningful cross-examination by public prosecutors, and called for judges to monitor proceedings to ensure the truth is reached. The court also stressed that there should be no political consideration in matters like appointing public prosecutors.

May 05, 2024
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