HOSTILE WITNESS (SECTION 157 OF BSA)

HOSTILE WITNESS (SECTION 157 OF BSA)

A party generally during a trial cannot cross-examine their own witness.But under certain circumstances, Section 157 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,2023 (BSA) allows this practice. This section of BSA grants the court the power to allow a party to question their...
LEADING QUESTIONS (SECTION 146 of BSA)

LEADING QUESTIONS (SECTION 146 of BSA)

The way questions are framed can seriously influence the outcome. One type of question is said to be a leading question, which can affect the reaction of witnesses and parties indulged in the case. The rules relating to leading questions are important for maintaining...