The provision rdquo hostile witness quot is provided under section of Indian Evidence Act ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

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The provision ”hostile witness" is provided under section ...... ..of Indian Evidence Act

section 155

section 133

section 154

section 145.

Explanation:

- Section 154: This section deals with the power of the court to permit a party to cross-examine their own witness, thereby treating them as "hostile."

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- Section 133: This section refers to the evidence given by an accomplice, stating it is not enough to convict unless corroborated.

- Section 145: This section provides for the manner in which a witness can be questioned regarding their previous statements in order to contradict them.

- Section 155: It deals with how the credit of a witness can be impeached during a trial.