What essential change was made in section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 vide Criminal Law Amen...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

What essential change was made in section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 vide Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005'?

two statements sought to be contradicted in addition should be drawn to previous statement

the party is entitled to rely on any part of the evidence of the witness to whom he has called to put any question to him, which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party

corroborating a witness by questioning him on surrounding circumstances

former statement of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact.

Explanation:

the party is entitled to rely on any part of the evidence of the witness to whom he has called to put any question to him, which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party