Section 156 of BSA : Section 156: Exclusion of evidence to contradict answers to questions testing veracity.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a witness in a theft case. During cross-examination, the defense lawyer asks Ravi if he has ever been convicted of theft before. Ravi denies having any previous convictions. The defense lawyer then presents court records showing that Ravi was indeed convicted of theft five years ago. According to Exception 1 of Section 156, this evidence is admissible to contradict Ravi's denial.

Example 2:

Sunita is testifying in a property dispute case. The opposing lawyer asks Sunita if she was fired from her previous job for dishonesty. Sunita denies being fired for dishonesty. The lawyer attempts to introduce evidence showing that Sunita was indeed fired for dishonesty. Accor...

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