Law · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
What is the general rule regarding evidence to contradict a witness's answer to a question aimed at shaking their credit by injuring their character, according to Section 156 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
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- 1Evidence can always be introduced to contradict the witness's answer, regardless of the nature of the question.
- 2Evidence to contradict the witness's answer is allowed if the question pertains to their personal life.
- 3Evidence can be introduced to contradict the witness only if the question was related to their professional conduct.
- 4Evidence cannot be introduced to contradict the witness's answer if it is relevant only to damaging their character, unless the witness answers falsely.✓
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Evidence cannot be introduced to contradict the witness's answer if it is relevant only to damaging their character, unless the witness answers falsely.
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