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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 112: Birth during marriage, conclusive proof of legitimacy
- Section 60: Oral evidence must be direct
- Section 84: Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions
- Section 65A: Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record
- Section 61: Proof of contents of documents
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