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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 166

Power of jury or assessors to put questions

Quick Answer Reference: Section 166 IEA

  • Provision: Section 166 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 166 of IEA say?

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 StandardSection 166, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 166 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 166 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 166 IEA

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...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 166 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

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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