Section 154 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 View Chapter 10

Question by party to his own witness


   1[(1)] The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any questions to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party.

   2[(2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on any part of the evidence of such witness.]

1Section 154 numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 2 of 2006, s. 9 (w.e.f. 16-4-2006).

2Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-4-2006).