Can I request re-examination-in-chief before cross-examination starts?
I am the plaintiff (appearing as a party-in-person) in a quasi-judicial body hearing. My examination-in-chief was conducted without proper intimation, and I was unprepared during the previous hearing. My cross-examination has not yet taken place. I would like to add a few more points to my chief examination. Can I request that my examination-in-chief be re-conducted due to the lack of proper intimation, or is there another way to add additional points before my cross-examination?
Dear client, you may request the quasi-judicial body to permit you to place additional facts on record by filing an application for recalling or reopening your examination-in-chief on the ground that there was no proper intimation and you were unable to adequately depose, as tribunals generally have wider discretion to allow such clarification before cross-examination; alternatively, you may seek leave to file a supplementary affidavit in lieu of chief examination (if the forum follows affidavit-based evidence) so that all relevant points are formally included before your cross-examination begins. I hope this answers your question, don’t hesitate to contact us for further guidance.
You can file a written application before the quasi-judicial authority requesting that your examination-in-chief be re-recorded, citing that it was conducted without proper notice. Alternatively, you can seek permission to submit additional written statements or clarifications before your cross-examination. Courts and tribunals often allow this if you show genuine reasons and no prejudice to the other party. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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