Section 153 of IEA : Section 153: Exclusion of evidence to contradict answers to questions testing veracity.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

During a trial for theft, the defense attorney asks the prosecution's key witness, Mr. Sharma, whether he has ever been convicted of theft before. Mr. Sharma denies having any prior convictions. The defense attorney then presents a certified copy of a court judgment showing that Mr. Sharma was indeed convicted of theft five years ago. This evidence is admissible under Exception 1, as it pertains to a previous conviction.

Example 2:

In a civil case involving a property dispute, the plaintiff's witness, Ms. Gupta, testifies that she saw the defendant trespassing on the disputed property on a specific date. The defense attorney asks Ms. Gupta if she was actually in another city on that date. Ms. Gupta denies it. The defense attorney then presents travel records showing that Ms. Gupta was indeed in another city on that date. This evidence is admissible, not to d...

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