Section 142

When they must not be asked.

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  • Act 1 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
All sections
     Leading questions must not, if objected to by the adverse party be asked in an examination-in-chief, or in a re-examination, except with the permission of the Court.
     The Court shall permit leading questions as to matters which are introductory or undisputed, or which have, in its opinion, been already sufficiently proved.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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