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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 140

Witnesses to character

Quick Answer Reference: Section 140 IEA

  • Provision: Section 140 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 140 of IEA say?

Witnesses to character may be cross-examined and re-examined.

Indian StandardSection 140, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 140 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 140 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 140 IEA

What is Section 140 of IEA?

Section 140 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Witnesses to character". The section states: Witnesses to character may be cross-examined and re-examined....

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 140 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

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

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