Section 146 · Questions lawful in cross-examination
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When a witness is cross-examined, he may, in
addition to the questions hereinbefore referred to, be asked any questions which tend --
(1) to test his veracity,
(2) to discover who he is and what is his position in life, or
(3) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to criminate him or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture:
1[Provided that in a prosecution for an offence under section 376, 2[section 376A, section 376AB, section 376B, section 376C, section 376D, section 376DA, section 376DB] or section 376E of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or for attempt to commit any such offence, where the question of consent is an issue, it shall not be permissible to adduce evidence or to put questions in the cross-examination of the victim as to the general immoral character, or previous sexual experience, of such victim with any person for proving such consent or the quality of consent.]
(1) to test his veracity,
(2) to discover who he is and what is his position in life, or
(3) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to criminate him or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture:
1[Provided that in a prosecution for an offence under section 376, 2[section 376A, section 376AB, section 376B, section 376C, section 376D, section 376DA, section 376DB] or section 376E of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or for attempt to commit any such offence, where the question of consent is an issue, it shall not be permissible to adduce evidence or to put questions in the cross-examination of the victim as to the general immoral character, or previous sexual experience, of such victim with any person for proving such consent or the quality of consent.]
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Related sections of law
- RelatedIPC §376Punishment for rape.
- RelatedIPC §376APunishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim.
- RelatedIPC §376ABPunishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age.
- RelatedIPC §376BSexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.
- RelatedIPC §376CSexual intercourse by a person in authority.
- RelatedIPC §376DGang rape.
- RelatedIPC §376DAPunishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.
- RelatedIPC §376DBPunishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age.
- RelatedIPC §376EPunishment for repeat offenders.