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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.
Related Sections
- Section 143: When they may be asked
- Section 28: Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement, threat or promise, relevant
- Section 53: In criminal cases previous good character relevant
- Section 109: Burden of proof as to relationship in the cases of partners, landlord and tenant, principal and agent
- Section 111A: Presumption as to certain offences
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