Summary:
The SC had ruled: "The Commission would, of course, permit cross-examination in a case where it thinks that necessary. The commission will find out under what conditions the alleged exchange of fire took place and whether it was "rational". One of the matters covered by the rules is cross-examination of witnesses. Bhopal: The Justice S K Pandey-headed judicial commission for inquiry into jailbreak and encounter of alleged SIMI activists dismissed a petition filed by representatives of the slain men for cross examination of all documents submitted by police and jail department. The commission will also recommend measures that need to be taken to prevent a recurrence..