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Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, the court permits a party to cross-examine its own witness…

Section 157(2) allows the calling party to rely on part of the witness's evidence despite permission to cross-examine under section 157(1). The court scrutinises…

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Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, the court permits a party to cross-examine its own witness after the witness turns hostile. How may the court treat the testimony?

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Section 157(2) allows the calling party to rely on part of the witness's evidence despite permission to cross-examine under section 157(1).

The court scrutinises admissibility and reliability before relying on any part.

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Option A

Permission to cross-examine does not erase the testimony.

Option B

The court may assess and rely on an admissible and dependable portion.

Option C

The calling party can rely on a dependable part under section 157(2).

Option D

Cross-examination does not make testimony conclusive.

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