can a judge cross examine the prosecution witness when the witness is appearing in the witness box
yes
No.. He can put court questions only, if in need.
cross examining a witness is the duty of the lawyer and not the judge. the judge can only put queries under the relevant section of Indian Evidence Act.
cross examining a witness is the duty of the lawyer and not the judge. the judge can only put queries under the relevant section of Indian Evidence Act. section 165 of Indian Evidence Act to be precise.
Judge can ask question to a witness.