Under section 142 of the Evidence Act ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

Under section 142 of the Evidence Act -

The court may permit leading questions as to matters which are introductory or undisputed, or which have, in its opinion, been already sufficiently proved.

The court may not permit leading questions as to matters which are introductory or undisputed, or which have, in its opinion, been already sufficiently proved.

Either (a) or (b)

The Court shall permit leading questions as to matters which are introductory or undisputed, or which have, in its opinion, been already sufficiently proved.