This petition under section 115 read with 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure is directed against the order dated 28.11.87 passed by the learned Munsiff No. 2, Sibsagar in the Title Suit No. 69 of 1984. The present opposite party as plaintiff filed the above suit praying, inter alia, a declaration of right, title and interest and recovery of possession in respect of the suit land. Issues were framed and the present petitioner who was impleaded as the defendant was asked to adduce evidence and accordingly witnesses were examined, cross-exami­ned and discharged. On 3.9.87 the opposite party filed a petition before the learned trial Court praying for recalling D. Ws. 1 and 2 for further re-cross examination on the ground that 'some important and relevant questions were left out to be put to D. Ws. daring cross examination.' 2. The petition was opposed and the learned trial Court relying on a decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Sultan Saleh Bin Omer vs. Vijaya Chand Srimali, AIR 1966 A.P. 285 allowed the petition and accordingly passed an order for recalling D. Ws. 1 and 2. Hence the present petition. 3. Though notice was served on the opposite party, no appearance has been caused before the Court. 4. The first contention of Mr. Barua, learned counsel for the petitioner is that the ratio laid down by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the aforesaid decision is not relevant for the present purpose. On perusal of the report, it appears that ia the aforesaid case the witnesses were not cross-examined at all due to absence of the learned counsel and accordingly it was held that U/O. 18, Rule 17 read with section 151 CPC, the Court can recall witnesses suo moto or at the instance of the parties for the purpose of putting questions before the Court or for cross-examination. But in the case in hand, the D. Ws. 1 and 2 were examined, cross-examined and discharged and it is not a case where the Court passed the impugned order U/O. 18, Rule 17 CPC. Therefore, 1 hold that the ratio laid down in Sultan Saleh Bin Omer (supra) is not relevant for the present purpose. 5. In the case in hand, main point involved is whether the Court can recall a witness after the said witness was examined, cross examined and discharged for the purpose of re-cross examination, Mr. Therefore, 1 hold that the ratio laid down in Sultan Saleh Bin Omer (supra) is not relevant for the present purpose. 5. In the case in hand, main point involved is whether the Court can recall a witness after the said witness was examined, cross examined and discharged for the purpose of re-cross examination, Mr. Barua, learned counsel for the petitioner has taken the extreme stand that once a witness is discharged he cannot be recalled. I am unable to accept the contention. 6. In my opinion, the Court can by exercising inherent powers U/S.151 CPC recall a witness at any stage for the purpose of re-cross examination or re-examination. But before passing an order for recalling a witness the Court must be satisfied and accordingly record reasons that it is necessary to do so for ends of justice or to prevent abuse of process of the Court. It is difficult to lay down under what circumstances such powers can be exercised as it will very from case to case, but in my opinion, the said powers may be exercised in rare cases and after recording sufficient and cogent reasons. For example, if after a witness is discharged after cross examination new facts come to light, the witness may be recalled for re-cross examination. This matter, in my opinion, entirely rests at the discretion of the Court. 7. In the instant case, I do not find either in the petition filed by the opposite party or in the impugned order, reasons for recalling the witnesses, namely, D. Ws 1 and 2 for the purposes of re cross examina­tion. It appears that only ground on which the learned trial Court heavily relied was that the petitioner would not be prejudiced if the witnesses were recalled and, in my opinion, this reason is not sufficient The impugned order is, therefore; bad in law. I, however, make it clear that keeping in view the observations made herein above the trial Court will be at liberty to exercise inherent powers to recall the witnesses if any occasion arises in future. 8. From what has been stated above I hold that the learned trial Court exercised its jurisdiction in passing the impugned order with material irregularity, and as such, it is liable to be set aside, which I hereby do. In the result, the petition is allowed and the Rule is made absolute. No costs.