Bare ActsIndian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 139

Cross-examination of person called to produce a document.--

The Evidence Act 1872 was replaced by the BSA 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 139 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 170, BSA 2023).

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.

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