§ 139 Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Section 139. Cross-examination of person called to produce a document

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Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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139

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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

139. Cross–examination of person called to produce a document

A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it and cannot be cross examined unless and until he is called as a witness.