The remarked that he has never seen the statements of witnesses first being recorded and then being cross-questioned.
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 9th May, 2019) The Supreme Court has said that the court will decide when the statements of witnesses would be recorded.
A hearing on singer Meesha Shafi’s petition over defamation case filed by Ali Zafar was held in the Supreme Court on Thursday.
During the hearing, Meeesha’s lawyer requested the court to record all witness statements at the same time and then cross-questioning them together.
Justice Ijazul Ahsan remarked that the statements of witnesses cannot be recorded as per the wishes of Meesha’s lawyer, further adding that the lawyer is being biased.
The judge further remarked that he has never seen the statements of witnesses first being recorded and then being cross-questioned.
The hearing of the case was adjourned till next week.
Meesha Shafi had approached the Supreme Court last month against high court decision over her conflict with singer Ali Zafar.
Meesha Shafi pleaded in her petition that trial court has not allowed cross-examining the witnesses which is a fundamental right.
“It is not possible to cross examine on the basis of their statements without knowing the witnesses. Presenting witnesses is right of one party and cross questioning them is right of second party,” Meesha stated in her petition.
Lahore High Court endorsed trail court decision, the petition stated.
Meesha had requested the Supreme Court to allow her to cross question the witnesses besides setting aside high court decision.
This case is first of its nature which has been filed in the Supreme Court.
