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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 139

Cross-examination of person called to produce a document

Quick Answer Reference: Section 139 IEA

  • Provision: Section 139 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 139 of IEA say?

A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.

Indian StandardSection 139, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 139 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 139 IEA

What is Section 139 of IEA?

Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Cross-examination of person called to produce a document". The section states: A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness....

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 139 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

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 139