144. A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.
Evidence Act Section 139 in BSA: Section 144
Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Cross-examination of person called to produce a document) corresponds to Section 144 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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