Section 146. Questions lawful in cross-examination
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Act
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section number
146
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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.
