Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

  1. A witness may be cross-examined as to previous statement in writing.

  2. Leading question may not be asked in cross-examination.

  3. A person called to produce document can be cross-examined.

  4. A party calling the witness may cross-examine him with the permission of the court.
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Under Section 145 of the Indian Evidence Act, a witness may be cross-examined as to previous statements made by him in writing without such writing being shown to him or being proved. Option (2) is correct: Section 143 of the Indian Evidence Act states that leading questions may be asked in cross-examination. Option (3) is incorrect: A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness. Option (4) is incorrect: A person summoned to produce a document cannot be cross-examined even with the permission of the court unless and until he is called as a witness.

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