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In which stage of examining a witness does section 146 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023…

Section 146(4) generally permits leading questions in cross-examination. When the adverse party objects in examination-in-chief or re-examination, section 146(2) requires…

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In which stage of examining a witness does section 146 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 generally permit leading questions?

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Section 146(4) generally permits leading questions in cross-examination.

When the adverse party objects in examination-in-chief or re-examination, section 146(2) requires the court’s permission. Section 146(3) requires permission for introductory, undisputed or sufficiently proved matters.

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Option A

Section 146(4) generally permits leading questions in cross-examination.

Option B

Section 146(2) requires court permission if the adverse party objects to a leading question in examination-in-chief.

Option C

The same restriction applies in re-examination when the adverse party objects.

Option D

Producing a document alone does not make a person a witness under section 144.

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