Witness access or the lack of rather, to case details
M Sudhakar
(Querist) 28 November 2013
This query is : Resolved
Is the GPA witness who is to face cross examination last in a civil case presumed to have had access to all the previous cross examinations of witnesses of other parties in the case ?
The GPA's chief examination is prepared by his lawyer who had access to the cross examinations of all the witnesses of the case and in fact he was the cross examiner- but the lawyer did not share details of these cross examinations with the GPA witness or his NRI principal because as he puts it,it will unnecessarily confuse you
Is this something to worry about ?
-Jagan
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 28 November 2013
Yes, he is presumed to have such knowledge. Such questions should not be touched by the GPA witness if the same is not relevant.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 28 November 2013
Nothing is to worry. The witness has to confine to his role only. He should not worry or entangle himself with the questions which are not within his knowledge.
M Sudhakar
(Querist) 28 November 2013
Thank you Mr.Barman and Mr Raj Kumar Makkad
Our Lawyer says that it is better for the witness to not have full knowledge of the case because it might confuse the witness and he may touch upon irrelevant parts
Some times Not knowing the full facts might be even more dangerous especially when facing a good cross examiner, is it not ?
As they say half knowledge is dangerous and I must admit that my knowledge in these matters is less than half.
Respect Experts opinion as sage advice
Thank you
-Jagan
malipeddi jaggarao
(Expert) 29 November 2013
Agreed with expert. Follow the advice of your lawyer.
