D/Sir,
Is it compulsory for a Retired Bank Manager, to appear as a witness in court, in a criminal case filed by him in his official capacity 11 years back( with the written permission of the Senior Bank Officers) for a non-compoundable offence?Though, he did lodge the F.I.R., but that was part of his official duty & he had nothing personal against the accused.Does Indian law treats an official F.I.R. as personal one & compels the complainant to witness the case?Or should the present Branch Manager of the concerned Bank Branch, appear as witness of the Bank?Kindly suggest me accordingly.
GOPAL MOHAN MISHRA
