In cases tried by jury or with assessors, the jury or assessors may put any question to the witnesses, through or by leave of the Judge, which the Judge himself might put and which he considers proper.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 166
Power of jury or assessors to put questions
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 166 IEA
- Provision: Section 166 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 166 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 166, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 166 (India)
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What is Section 166 of IEA?
Section 166 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Power of jury or assessors to put questions". The section states: In cases tried by jury or with assessors, the jury or assessors may put any question to the witnesses, through or by leave of the Judge, which the Judge himself might put and which...
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