# The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 137: Examination-in-chief

- Act: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Act 1 of 1872)
- In force from: 1872-09-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/iea/section/137/

## Text

The examination of witness by the party who calls him shall be called his examination-in-chief. Cross-examination. –– The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination. Re-examination. ––The examination of a witness, subsequent to the cross-examination by the party who called him, shall be called his re-examination.

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