Multiple choice

Which of the following is true?

  1. There cannot be further cross-examination after re-examination.

  2. There can be further cross-examination after re-examination as per Section 137.

  3. There can be further cross-examination after re-examination as per Section 138.

  4. There can be further cross-examination after re-examination as per Section 139.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Indian Evidence Act, Section 137 defines examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examination. Section 138 then provides that 'any witness may be cross-examined on his re-examination'. This allows the opposing party to cross-examine again on new matters raised during re-examination. Sections 137, 139 do not deal with this specific provision.

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