Section 137
of Evidence Act
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Section 137
(1)
The examination of a witness by the party who calls him shall be called his examination-in-chief.
(2)
The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination.
(3)
Where a witness has been cross-examined and is then examined by the party who called him, such examination shall be called his re-examination.
Order of examinations. Direction of re-examination.