A witness may be cross examined as to previous statements made by him in writing
or reduced into writing, and relevant to matters in question, without such
writing being shown to him, or being proved; but, if it is intended to
contradict him by the writing, his attention must, before the writing can be
proved, be called to those parts of it which are to be used for the purpose of
contradicting him.
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1. As to the Application of s. 145 to police-diaries, see the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), s. 172.
Section 142 When they must not be asked
Section 143 When they may be asked
Section 144 Evidence as to matters in writing
Section 145 Cross-examination as to previous statements in writing
Section 146 Questions lawful in cross-examination
Section 147 When witness to be compelled to answer
Section 148 Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer
Section 149 Question not to be asked without reasonable grounds
Section 150 Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds