CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 217 CrPC

Recall of witnesses when charge altered

Procedure & effect

Whenever a charge is altered or added to by the Court after the commencement of the trial, the prosecutor and the accused shall be allowed—

to recall or re-summon, and examine with reference to such alteration or addition, any witness who may have been examined, unless the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, considers that the prosecutor or the accused, as the case may be, desires to recall or re-examine such witness for the purpose of vexation or delay or for defeating the ends of justice;
also to call any further witness whom the Court may think to be material.

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FAQ — Section 217 CrPC

Section 217 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Recall of witnesses when charge altered”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whenever a charge is altered or added to by the Court after the commencement of the trial, the prosecutor and the accused shall be allowed— to recall or re-summon, and examine with reference to such alteration or addition, any witness who may have been examined, unless the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, considers that the prosecutor or the accused, as the case may be, desires to recall or re-examine such witness for the purpose of vexation or delay or for defeating the ends of

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.