148. A witness may be cross-examined as to previous statements made by him in writing or reduced into writing, and relevant to matters in question, without such writing being shown to him, or being proved; but, if it is intended to contradict him by the writing, his attention must, before the writing can be proved, be called to those parts of it which are to be used for the purpose of contradicting him.
Evidence Act Section 145 in BSA: Section 148
Cross-examination as to previous statements in writing
Section 145 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Cross-examination as to previous statements in writing) corresponds to Section 148 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
Text of BSA Section 148
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