Section 148 Earlier Evidence Act 145
Cross-examination as to previous statements in writing
Chapter 10: Of examination of witnesses
A witness may be cross-examined as to previous statements made by him in writing or reduced into writing, and relevant to matters in question, without such writing being shown to him, or being proved; but, if it is intended to contradict him by the writing, his attention must, before the writing can be proved, be called to those parts of it which are to be used for the purpose of contradicting him.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act No. 47 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 145Witnesses to characterEvidence Act 140
- 146Leading questionsEvidence Act 141
- 147Evidence as to matters in writingEvidence Act 144
- 149Questions lawful in cross-examinationEvidence Act 146
- 150When witness to be compelled to answerEvidence Act 147
- 151Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answerEvidence Act 148