Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 141

IEA 141 in BSA: Section 146(1)

Section 141 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 146(1) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 141 deals with leading questions. BSA 146 brings it together with IEA 142 and 143. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 141 is now BSA 146(1).

Leading questions · BSA 146 brings it together with IEA 142 and 143.

Merged

Old wording kept in full

Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. X

s. 141

Leading questions

Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a leading question.

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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. X

s. 146(1)of section 146

Leading questions.

(1) Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a leading question.

Text from India Code

IEA 140 · Witnesses to character IEA 142 · When they must not be asked

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