Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 143

IEA 143 in BSA: Section 146(4)

Section 143 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 146(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 143 deals with when they may be asked. BSA 146 brings it together with IEA 141 and 142. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 143 is now BSA 146(4).

When they may be asked · BSA 146 brings it together with IEA 141 and 142.

Merged

Old wording kept in full

Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. X

s. 143

When they may be asked

Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination.

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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. X

s. 146(4)of section 146

Leading questions.

(4) Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination

Text from India Code

IEA 142 · When they must not be asked IEA 144 · Evidence as to matters in writing

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