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Section 139 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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.
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- Section 68: Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested
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- Section 90: Presumption as to documents thirty years old
- Section 130: Production of title-deeds of witness not a party
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