Chhattisgarh Pre 2008

Which of the following is not correct:-

Verified Answer
A. Cross examination of a witness on the basis of his Previous statement
B. Leading questions can be asked in cross examination
C. Witness summoned to produce document can be cross examined
D. With the permission of the court, a witness can be cross examined by the party calling it

Explanation:

Section 145 of the Indian Evidence Act allows for cross-examination as to previous statements in writing. Therefore, stating that cross-examination on the basis of previous statements is not correct is itself incorrect. The other options are correct statements of law.