Multiple choice

The examination, after the cross-examination of a witness by the party who has called him, is called

  1. main examination

  2. additional cross-examination

  3. re-examination

  4. recross examination

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is correct: As per Section 138 of the Indian evidence Act, 1872, witnesses shall be first examined-in-chief, then (if the adverse party so desires) cross-examined and then (if the party calling him so desires) re-examined.