Act Number: 1

Act Name: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Year: 1872

Enactment Date: 1872-03-15

Long Title:

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section 137: Examination-in-chief.
    The examination of witness by the party who calls him shall be called his examination-in-chief.
     Cross-examination. -- The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination.
     Re-examination. -- The examination of a witness, subsequent to the cross-examination by the party who called him, shall be called his re-examination.
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