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Witness examination is governed by Sections 142-167 BSA 2023 (formerly Sections 137-166 Indian Evidence Act 1872). Examination-in-chief is direct testimony. Cross-examination has wide scope — it can test credibility, attack character (subject to limits), bring out contradictions, and explore matters not raised in chief. Re-examination is limited to matters raised in cross. Leading questions are permitted in cross but not in chief or re. Section 145 BSA allows confronting a witness with previous inconsistent statements.
Statutory reference
Sections 142-167 BSA 2023
Related practice areas
Three-stage witness examination procedure. Examination-in-chief is led by the calling party; cross-examination by the opposing party tests the testimony; re-examination by the calling party clarifies points raised in cross.
Examination, Cross-Examination, Re-Examination is governed by Sections 142-167 BSA 2023. Witness examination is governed by Sections 142-167 BSA 2023 (formerly Sections 137-166 Indian Evidence Act 1872). Examination-in-chief is direct testimony. Cross-examination has wide scope — it can test credibility, attack character (subject to limits), bring out contradictions, and explore matters not raised in chief. Re-examination is limited to matters raised in cross. Leading questions are permitted in cross but not in chief or re. Section 145 BSA allows confronting a witness with previous inconsistent statements.
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