Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Sections	Particulars
Chapter X	The Examination Of Witnesses
146	Questions lawful in cross-examination
Description	When a witness is cross-examined, he may, in addition to the questions herein before referred to be asked any questions which tend- (1) to test 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 t expose him to a penalty or forfeiture.