The Evidence Act 1872 was replaced by the BSA 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 166 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 170, BSA 2023).
In cases tried by jury or with assessors, the jury or assessors may put any questions to the witnesses, through or leave of the Judge, which the Judge himself might put and which he considers proper.