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What is the examination of a witness by the party who called the witness, after the adverse party has…

Sections 142 and 143 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 call this stage re-examination. It normally explains matters raised on cross-examination. If the court permits…

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What is the examination of a witness by the party who called the witness, after the adverse party has cross-examined the witness?

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Sections 142 and 143 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 call this stage re-examination. It normally explains matters raised on cross-examination.

If the court permits new matter in re-examination, the adverse party may cross-examine on that matter.

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Option A

The calling party’s initial examination is examination-in-chief.

Option B

Additional examination is a generic description and does not identify the statutory stage.

Option C

The calling party’s examination after cross-examination is re-examination.

Option D

Further cross-examination is by the adverse party on new matter introduced in re-examination with the court’s permission.

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