Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer. 151. (1) If any such question relates to a matter not relevant to the suit or proceeding, except in so far as it affects the credit of the witness by injuring his character, the Court shall decide whether or not the … Read more

When witness to be compelled to answer. 150. If any such question relates to a matter relevant to the suit or proceeding, the provisions of section 137 shall apply thereto.

Questions lawful in crossexamination. 149. When a witness is cross-examined, he may, in addition to the questions hereinbefore referred to, be asked any questions which tend— (a) to test his veracity; or (b) to discover who he is and what is his position in life; or (c) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, … Read more