When a witness has been asked and has answered any question which is relevant to the inquiry only in so far as it tends to shake his credit by injuring his character, no evidence shall be given to contradict him; but, if he answers falsely, he may afterwards be charged with giving false evidence.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 153
Exclusion of evidence to contradict answers to questions testing veracity
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 153 IEA
- Provision: Section 153 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 153 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 153, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 153 (India)
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What is Section 153 of IEA?
Section 153 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Exclusion of evidence to contradict answers to questions testing veracity". The section states: When a witness has been asked and has answered any question which is relevant to the inquiry only in so far as it tends to shake his credit by injuring his character, no evidence s...
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