Separate trials must for cross-cases, rules SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that separate trials must be conducted for cross-cases lodged by two parties involved in an offence, even if the prosecution witnesses are the same for both sides, as law prohibits taking into consideration evidence in one case for the cross-case.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/separate-trials-must-for-cross-cases-rules-supreme-court/articleshow/87496869.cms