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Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, what is the examination of a witness by the party who…

Under section 142(3), questioning by the party who called the witness, following cross-examination, is re-examination. Further cross-examination may follow if the court…

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Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, what is the examination of a witness by the party who called the witness after cross-examination?

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Under section 142(3), questioning by the party who called the witness, following cross-examination, is re-examination. Further cross-examination may follow if the court permits a new matter to be raised on re-examination.

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Option A

Examination-in-chief is the calling party’s initial examination under section 142(1).

Option B

Further cross-examination is by the adverse party when new matter is introduced with permission under section 143(3).

Option C

This is the sequence defined by section 142(3).

Option D

Cross-examination is the examination by the adverse party under section 142(2).

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