Section 159 in THE BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM, 2023 – BSA

Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible. 159. When a witness whom it is intended to corroborate gives evidence of any relevant fact, he may be questioned as to any other circumstances which he observed at or near to the time or place at which such relevant fact occurred, if the Court is … Read more

Section 158 in THE BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM, 2023 – BSA

Impeaching credit of witness 158. The credit of a witness may be impeached in the following ways by the adverse party, or, with the consent of the Court, by the party who calls him— (a) by the evidence of persons who testify that they, from their knowledge of the witness, believe him to be unworthy … Read more

Section 157 in THE BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM, 2023 – BSA

Question by party to his own witness. 157. (1) The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any question to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party. (2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on … Read more