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Under section 146 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, at which stage are leading questions…

Leading questions may ordinarily be asked in cross-examination under section 146(4). In examination-in-chief and re-examination, section 146(2) requires permission if the…

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Under section 146 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, at which stage are leading questions ordinarily allowed without the court’s permission even when the adverse party objects?

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Leading questions may ordinarily be asked in cross-examination under section 146(4). In examination-in-chief and re-examination, section 146(2) requires permission if the adverse party objects. The court must allow leading questions on introductory, undisputed or already sufficiently proved matters.

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Option A

If the adverse party objects, the court’s permission is needed in examination-in-chief.

Option B

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

Option C

If the adverse party objects, the court’s permission is needed in re-examination.

Option D

If the adverse party objects, permission is needed at both these stages.

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