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Section 142 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
142. When they must not be asked
Leading questions must not, if objected to by the adverse party be asked in an examination-in-chief, or in a re-examination, except with the permission of the Court.
The Court shall permit leading questions as to matters which are introductory or undisputed, or which have, in its opinion, been already sufficiently proved.
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- Section 130: Production of title-deeds of witness not a party
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- Section 27: How much of information received from accused may be proved
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