The matter was listed today before the three-judge bench of Chief Justice S.A. Bobde, Justice Nageswara Rao and Justice Vineet Saran. CJI Bobde said the high courts need to make a statement on adopting the draft rules for their high courts.
The adversarial system confer the accused with the indefeasible right to cross-examine the prosecution witnesses and to let in defence evidence. This indefeasible right cannot be denied lightly.
The Delhi High Court has adjourned the hearing on a PIL filed seeking a direction to ensure no birds are slaughtered in and near Ghazipur poultry market.