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Which party needs the court’s consent to impeach a witness’s credit under section 158 of the Bharatiya…

The adverse party may impeach the witness’s credit. The party who called the witness may also do so, with the court’s consent. See section 158 of the Bharatiya Sakshya…

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Which party needs the court’s consent to impeach a witness’s credit under section 158 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

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The adverse party may impeach the witness’s credit. The party who called the witness may also do so, with the court’s consent.

See section 158 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

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Option A

The statute permits the adverse party to impeach without the consent condition attached to the calling party.

Option B

The statute expressly requires consent when the party who called the witness seeks to impeach that witness’s credit.

Option C

The consent condition attaches to the calling party rather than to both parties.

Option D

The calling party needs the court’s consent.

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