Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 139BSA 144
Cross- examination of person called to produce a document
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Under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 144
144. Cross-examination of person called to produce a document .—A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 139 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 139 (Cross- examination of person called to produce a document) corresponds to Section 144 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 139 and BSA 144?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 144 in a pleading?
Under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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