BSA § 144 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section 144 BSA — Cross examination of person called to produce a document

Replaces IEA 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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