Question
Legal Studies Question on Law of Evidence
Which of the following is a correct statement as per the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
A
Leading questions may be asked in examination-in-chief.
B
Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination.
C
Leading questions may be asked in re-examination.
D
Leading questions cannot be asked in cross-examination.
Answer
Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination.
Explanation
Solution
Under the Indian Evidence Act, leading questions are generally permitted in cross-examination but not in examination-in-chief or re-examination unless the court allows it.