No such question as is referred to in section 148 ought to be asked, unless the person asking it has reasonable grounds for thinking that the imputation which it conveys is well-founded.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 149
Question not to be asked without reasonable grounds
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 149 IEA
- Provision: Section 149 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 149 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 149, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 149 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 149 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 149 of IEA?
Section 149 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Question not to be asked without reasonable grounds". The section states: No such question as is referred to in section 148 ought to be asked, unless the person asking it has reasonable grounds for thinking that the imputation which it conveys is well-fo...
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