Multiple choice

The term ‘examination-in-chief' has been defined in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 in

  1. Section 137

  2. Section 138

  3. Section 139

  4. Section 140

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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: The term ‘examination-in-chief' has been defined in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 in Section 137. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 138 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides order of examinations. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides cross-examination of person called to produce a document. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 140 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides witness to character.