Cross Examination
Ghanshyam Adv.
(Querist) 26 May 2009
This query is : Resolved
Resp. members,
I am a junier advocate. I want to know--
What is the cross examination and what is the purpose of cross examination?
Thanks.
Guest
(Expert) 26 May 2009
The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination (Section 137 of Indian Evidence Act).
The purpose of cross examination is to bring out the relevant facts.
SANJAY DIXIT
(Expert) 26 May 2009
Cross Examination : S. 137 of the Indian evidence Act provides that the examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination.
Purpose of Cross Examination : The purpose of cross-examination is to expose the truth about the testimony of the witness.