Which statement is incorrect?
Verified Answer
A. In cross examination a witness may be asked questions which tend to discover what is his position in life.
B. In cross examination a witness may be asked questions which tend to test his veracity.
C. Witnesses to character shall not be re-examined.
D. In cross examination a witness may be asked questions which tend to discover who he is.
Explanation:
Section 138 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 allows for re-examination to explain matters referred to in cross-examination. There is no general bar on re-examining character witnesses. Therefore, statement (C) is incorrect.