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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 137

Examination-in-chief

Quick Answer Reference: Section 137 IEA

  • Provision: Section 137 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 137 of IEA say?

The examination of a witness by the party who calls him shall be called his examination-in-chief. Cross-examination: The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination. Re-examination: The examination of a witness, subsequent to the cross-examination by the party who called him, shall be called his re-examination.

Indian StandardSection 137, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 137 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 137 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 137 IEA

What is Section 137 of IEA?

Section 137 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Examination-in-chief". The section states: The examination of a witness by the party who calls him shall be called his examination-in-chief. Cross-examination: The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be call...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 137 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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