Section 154: No opportunity for opposite party to cross-examine—The appellant

154. No opportunity for opposite party to cross-examine—The appellant was convicted in the trial Court for possession of stolen property. He had not been given an opportunity to cross-examine a Police witness. HELD the trial was in breach of section 10 (2) (e) of the Constitution. An essential element of a fair trial was missing since the appellant was not given [Issue 1] CON – 206 Revised Laws of Mauritius the opportunity of cross-examining a prosecution witness. Appadoo v R (1988).