Which of the following is correct statement according to law?
Verified Answer
A. An accomplice shall be competent witness against an accused person
B. Leading question may be asked in cross-examination of a witness
C. The court may permit a party, who, calls a witness, to put any question to him, which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party
D. All the above
Explanation:
All the statements are correct as per the Indian Evidence Act, 1872: - (1) Section 133: An accomplice shall be a competent witness against an accused person. - (2) Section 143: Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination. - (3) Section 154: The court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any questions to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party.