The question (15 marks)
Describe the procedure for the examination of witnesses under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, and explain the rules governing leading questions and questions put to test the credit of a witness. (15 marks)
Module III, examination of witnesses
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Witnesses of Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023).
Authorities you will need
- BSA ss. 142 and 143 (IEA ss. 137 and 138)
- BSA s. 146 (IEA ss. 141 to 143)
- BSA ss. 149 to 153 (IEA ss. 146 to 150)
- BSA ss. 154 to 156 (IEA ss. 151 to 153)
- BSA ss. 157 and 158 (IEA ss. 154 and 155)
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