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Karnataka HC: Constitutional Functionaries Can't be Summoned as Witnesses on Mere Asking - (05 Aug 2022)

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Karnataka High Court has held that in civilised jurisdictions functionaries of constitutional bodies are not subjected to subpoena since they have to act to discharge duties fearlessly. Otherwise, fear of being called as witnesses may push them to defensive mode affecting public interest.

Tags : KARNATAKA HIGH COURT   CIVILISED JURISDICTION   CONSTITUTIONAL FUNCTIONARIES   SUBPOENA  

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