CROSS-EXAMINATION
— Cross-examination by defense, evidentiary value of — Scope — When the prosecution referred to certain portions of the cross-examination, arguing that these constituted admissions by the defense and noting that several points were clarified by the defense, the High Court observed that the prosecution’s contentions were not sustainable — High Court noted that admissions in a criminal case do not have a binding effect on the client — Additionally, the court emphasized that the prosecution must establish its case based on its own evidence and cannot rely on the weaknesses of the defense. [2024 CCJ 38 = 2024 PCrLJ 396]
— Evidence becomes admissible after only it passes through the process of cross-examination by the adverse party regardless of the fact that the adverse party is a plaintiff or co-defendant — However, the condition precedent is the conflict of interest. [2024 CLS 7 = 2024 CLC 57 = 2023 LHC 2639]