Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

Chapter 10

of Examination of Witnesses

Section 143Order of examinations

Description

(1) Witnesses shall be first examined-in-chief, then (if the adverse party so desires) cross-examined, then (if the party calling him so desires) re-examined. (2) The examination-in-chief and cross-examination must relate to relevant facts, but the cross-examination need not be confined to the facts to which the witness testified on his examination-in-chief. (3) The re-examination shall be directed to the explanation of matters referred to in cross-examination; and, if new matter is, by permission of the Court, introduced in re-examination, the adverse party may further cross-examine upon that matter

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Chapter 10 (of Examination of Witnesses). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.