Section 152 of BSA : Section 152: Question not to be asked without reasonable grounds.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

During a criminal trial, Advocate Sharma is defending a client accused of theft. Advocate Sharma has been informed by his colleague, Advocate Verma, that the prosecution's key witness, Mr. Singh, has a history of being involved in organized crime. Advocate Verma provides detailed information about Mr. Singh's past criminal activities, including specific cases and charges. Based on this information, Advocate Sharma has reasonable grounds to ask Mr. Singh during cross-examination if he has ever been involved in organized crime. This question is permissible under Section 152 because it is based on well-founded information provided by a reliable source.

Example 2:

In a civil case regarding a property dispute, Advocate Mehta is representing the plaintiff. During the trial, a witness named Mr. Kumar is called to testify about the ownership of the property. Advocate Mehta has no prior information about Mr. Kumar's background. However, during cross-examination, Mr. Kumar gives vague and inconsistent answers about his occupation and source of income. B...

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