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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| List I | List II |
| a. Section 60 | 1. Leading Question |
| b. Section 141 | 2. Hostile Witness |
| c. Section 154 | 3. Refresh Memory |
| d. Section 159 | 4. Oral Evidence |
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
Solution:
a. Section 60 - 1. Leading Question:
Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with leading questions, which are questions that suggest the answer or put words into the mouth of a witness. Leading questions are generally not allowed during examination-in-chief but may be permitted during cross-examination or re-examination.
b. Section 141 - 2. Hostile Witness:
Section 141 of the Indian Evidence Act pertains to the examination of a hostile witness. A witness who resiles from the statements made in the previous examination or who does not support the party that called them is considered a hostile witness.
c. Section 154 - 3. Refresh Memory:
Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act allows a witness to refer to any document or other record to refresh their memory while testifying. This enables the witness to provide accurate and reliable testimony based on refreshed memory.
d. Section 159 - 4. Oral Evidence:
Section 159 of the Indian Evidence Act relates to the mode of giving oral evidence. It specifies that all facts, except for those required to be proved by writing, can be proved through oral evidence.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with leading questions, which are questions that suggest the answer or put words into the mouth of a witness. Leading questions are generally not allowed during examination-in-chief but may be permitted during cross-examination or re-examination.
b. Section 141 - 2. Hostile Witness:
Section 141 of the Indian Evidence Act pertains to the examination of a hostile witness. A witness who resiles from the statements made in the previous examination or who does not support the party that called them is considered a hostile witness.
c. Section 154 - 3. Refresh Memory:
Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act allows a witness to refer to any document or other record to refresh their memory while testifying. This enables the witness to provide accurate and reliable testimony based on refreshed memory.
d. Section 159 - 4. Oral Evidence:
Section 159 of the Indian Evidence Act relates to the mode of giving oral evidence. It specifies that all facts, except for those required to be proved by writing, can be proved through oral evidence.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4