Hostile witness is one who
Verified Answer
A. Does not tell the truth
B. Gives statements against the opposite party
C. Gives statement against the party who called him as a witness
D. Is not desirous to tell truth, and gives testimony against the party who called him as a witness in his favour
Explanation:
A hostile witness (or adverse witness) is a witness who, in the opinion of the court, is not desirous of telling the truth to the court, or who gives evidence adverse to the party calling him. Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act allows a party to cross-examine its own witness if the court permits, declaring them hostile.