Which of the following is permissible under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam?

Correct option is B

Under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, the Judge is empowered to ask any question, at any stage of the proceedings, to any witness or party, for the purpose of discovering or clarifying relevant facts. This power is independent of the evidence presented by the parties and is aimed at ensuring that the truth is brought out.

• Option (a) is incorrect as the Judge's power is not limited to the end of examinations.
• Option (c) is incorrect because the Judge's powers are not restricted by the strategies of the parties.
• Option (d) is incorrect since the Judge's questions are not limited to proving guilt but extend to discovering any relevant fact.