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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 147

When witness to be compelled to answer

Quick Answer Reference: Section 147 IEA

  • Provision: Section 147 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 147 of IEA say?

If any such question relates to a matter relevant to the suit or proceeding, the provisions of section 132 shall apply thereto.

Indian StandardSection 147, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 147 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 147 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 147 IEA

What is Section 147 of IEA?

Section 147 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "When witness to be compelled to answer". The section states: If any such question relates to a matter relevant to the suit or proceeding, the provisions of section 132 shall apply thereto....

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 147 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 147