Correct option is B
The correct option is (b) Cross-Examination.
Explanation
Based on the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 (specifically Sections 143, 144, and 146), the rules regarding leading questions are as follows:
- Definition: A "leading question" is any question which suggests the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive.
- General Restriction: Under Section 144, leading questions must not, if objected to by the adverse party, be asked in an Examination-in-chief or a Re-examination, except with the permission of the Court.
- The Exception (Cross-Examination): Under Section 146, leading questions may be asked in cross-examination. This is because the purpose of cross-examination is to test the veracity of the witness and "shake" their credit, which often requires suggestive questioning.
Information Booster
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides a structured framework for witness examination to ensure a fair trial:
| Stage of Examination | Purpose | Leading Questions Allowed? |
| Examination-in-Chief | To bring out the facts in support of the party calling the witness. | No (unless they are introductory, undisputed, or already sufficiently proved). |
| Cross-Examination | To test the accuracy, credibility, and value of the testimony. | Yes (allowed without restriction under Section 146). |
| Re-Examination | To explain matters referred to in cross-examination. | No (except with the permission of the Court). |
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