Section 16 of Indian Evidence Act - Questions lawful in cross-examination

Section 16 Indian Evidence Act Description

When a witness is cross-examined, he may, in addition to the questions hereinbefore referred to, be asked any questions which tend-

(1) to lest his veracity.

(2) to discover who he is and what is his position in life, or

(3) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to criminate him or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture:�

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