Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna, while fixing the date for final arguments in the case, directed the counsel for accused Vinay Sharma and Pawan Gupta to close their evidence on Monday without making any "delay or excuses".
"I am fixing Thursday (August 22) for final arguments, so now conclude your (accused) evidence before it," the judge said, adding no further chance will be given to them.
Vinay's counsel had said the prosecution was allowed to bring their witnesses during recording of defence witness' testimonies.
"If they were allowed to bring new witnesses, we should also be given an opportunity to produce our witness in the interest of justice and fair trial on behalf of the accused," the counsel added.
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The counsel for Pawan Gupta had also sought the court's direction to bring one witness as he could not depose earlier for the reason that his son-in-law expired at that time.
The court, while allowing two defence witnesses, said "this is the last opportunity for you (Vinay and Pawan) to close your defence evidence in the case".