Section 149 of BSA : Section 149: Questions lawful in cross-examination.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A witness, Mr. Sharma, is testifying in a fraud case where the defendant, Mr. Verma, is accused of embezzling funds from his company.

Cross-Examination:

• Question to Test Veracity: "Mr. Sharma, isn't it true that you were previously convicted of perjury in 2018?"
  • Purpose: To test Mr. Sharma's truthfulness by bringing up his past conviction for lying under oath.
• Question to Discover Identity and Position: "Mr. Sharma, can you confirm your current occupation and your role in the company?"
  • Purpose: To understand Mr. Sharma's background and his position, which may affect his credibility or bias.
• Question to Shake Credit by Injuring Character: "Mr. Sharma, isn't it true that you were dismissed from your previous job for falsifying documents?"
  • Purpose: To challenge Mr. Sharma's credibility by highlighting past dishonest behavior, even if it may incriminate him or expose him to penalties.

Example 2:

Scenario: A witness, Ms. Gupta, is testifying in a case of t...

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