What is Evidence Act 143 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 143 (When they may be asked) is Section 146(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

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Evidence Act Section 143 in BSA: Section 146(4)

When they may be asked

Section 143 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (When they may be asked) corresponds to Section 146(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

Text of BSA Section 146(4)

146. (1) Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a leading question.

(2) Leading questions must not, if objected to by the adverse party, be asked in an examination-in-chief, or in a re-examination, except with the permission of the Court.

(3) The Court shall permit leading questions as to matters which are introductory or undisputed, or which have, in its opinion, been already sufficiently proved.

(4) Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination.

Full BSA Section 146 and every Evidence Act section it replaced →

Other Evidence Act sections now in BSA 146

Evidence Act 141: Leading questions → BSA 146
Evidence Act 142: When they must not be asked → BSA 146

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