BSA § 157 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 157 BSA — Question by party to his own witness
Replaces IEA 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. In force since 1 July 2024.
The text
(1) The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any question to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party.
(2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on any part of the evidence of such witness.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.