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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 56: Fact Judicially noticeable need not be proved
- Section 39: What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers.
- Section 81: Presumption as to Gazettes, newspapers, private Acts of Parliament and other documents
- Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 55: Character as affecting damages
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