Zahira Habibullah Sheikh v. State of Gujarat
(2004) 4 SCC 158 · Supreme Court of India
A trial is not a sport; the court must ensure that evidence is recorded in an atmosphere free of intimidation.
Unit II · Moot Courts, Observation of Trial, Pre-trial Preparations and Internship
Evidence, judgment and decree
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Evidence-observation checklist: oath; chief, cross and re-examination; objections to questions; marking of exhibits; arguments; operative portion of the judgment and the formal decree.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 18 | Hearing of the suit and examination of witnesses |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 20 | Judgment and decree |
| Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 | 124–125 | Examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination |
Landmark cases
State of Maharashtra v. Champalal Punjaji Shah
(1981) 3 SCC 610 · Supreme Court of India
Unexplained delay that prejudices a fair trial can vitiate the proceeding.