The credit of a witness may be impeached in the following ways by the adverse party, or with the consent of the Court, by the party who calls him— By the evidence of persons who testify that they, from their knowledge of the witness believe him to be unworthy of credit; By proof that the witness has been bribed, or has accepted the offer of a bribe, or has received any other corrupt inducement to give his evidence; By proof of former statements inconsistent with any part of his evidence which is liable to be contradicted;
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 155
Impeaching credit of witness
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 155 IEA
- Provision: Section 155 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 155 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 155, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 155 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 155 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 155 of IEA?
Section 155 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Impeaching credit of witness". The section states: The credit of a witness may be impeached in the following ways by the adverse party, or with the consent of the Court, by the party who calls him— By the evidence of persons wh...
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