Section 152 of IEA : Section 152: Questions intended to insult or annoy.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

During a cross-examination in a theft case, the defense lawyer asks the witness, "Isn't it true that you are a habitual liar and have been fired from multiple jobs for dishonesty?" The prosecution objects, arguing that the question is intended to insult and annoy the witness rather than elicit relevant information. The judge agrees and forbids the question, stating that it is needlessly offensive and does not contribute to the case.

Example 2:

In a domestic violence case, the defense attorney asks the victim, "How many boyfriends have you had in the past year?" The prosecution objects, claiming that the question is designed to insult and embarrass the victim rather than provide relevant evidence. The judge concurs and forbids the question, noting that it is intended to annoy and is not pertinent to the facts of the case.