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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 150

Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds

Quick Answer Reference: Section 150 IEA

  • Provision: Section 150 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 150 of IEA say?

If the Court is of opinion that any such question was asked without reasonable grounds, it may, if it was asked by any barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney, report the circumstances of the case to the High Court or other authority to which such barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney is the subject in the exercise of his profession.

Indian StandardSection 150, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 150 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 150 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 150 IEA

What is Section 150 of IEA?

Section 150 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds". The section states: If the Court is of opinion that any such question was asked without reasonable grounds, it may, if it was asked by any barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney, report the circumstanc...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 150 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 150