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Section 146 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
146. Questions lawful in cross-examination
When a witness is cross-examined, he may, in addition to the questions herein before referred to be asked any questions which tend-
(1) to test his veracity.
(2) to discover who he is and what is his position in life, or
(3) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to criminate him or might expose or tend directly or indirectly t expose him to a penalty or forfeiture.
Related Sections
- Section 123: Evidence as to affairs of State
- Section 120: Parties to civil suit, and their wives or husbands, Husbands or wife of person under criminal trial
- Section 67: Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced
- Section 52: In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
- Section 99: Who may give evidence of agreement varying terms of document
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