Multiple choice

Leading questions may be asked in examination-in-chief

  1. with permission of the court as to matters which are introductory

  2. if in the opinion of the court the matter involved has been already sufficiently proved

  3. Neither (1) nor (2)

  4. Both (1) and (2)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option D is correct. While the general rule under Section 136 is that leading questions cannot be asked in examination-in-chief (your own witness), Section 137 provides exceptions: (1) with court permission on introductory matters; (2) if the court is satisfied the matter has already been sufficiently proved. Both exceptions in options A and B are recognized by law. Therefore 'Both (1) and (2)' is correct - leading questions may be asked in examination-in-chief in either of these circumstances.

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