139 Evidence Act - Cross-examination of person called to produce a document

Section 139 of Indian Evidence Act 1872 - Cross-examination of person called to produce a document

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.

Indian Evidence Act 1872

Section 131 Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Section 132 Witness not excused from answering on ground that answer will criminate

Section 133 Accomplice

Section 134 Number of witnesses

Section 135 Order of production and examination of witnesses

Section 136 Judge to decide as to admissibility of evidence

Section 137 Examination-in-chief

Section 138 Order of examinations

Section 139 Cross-examination of person called to produce a document

Section 140 Witnesses to character