It Cross examination of a witness Leading questions can be asked during ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

It Cross-examination of a witness / Leading questions can be asked during

examination in chief

cross-examination

re-examination

all the above.

- Option 1: Examination in chief

- During this phase, the party who called the witness asks questions.

- Leading questions are generally not allowed.

- The goal is to let the witness tell their story.

- Option 2: Cross-examination

- Conducted by the opposing party.

- Leading questions are allowed.

- The aim is to challenge the witness's testimony.

- Correct Answer

- Option 3: Re-examination

- Conducted after cross-examination.

- Aims to clarify issues raised during cross-examination.

- Leading questions are typically not allowed.

- Option 4: All of the above

- Incorrect as leading questions are only typically permitted in cross-examination.

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