VidhiSangh

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 147: When witness to be compelled to answer

Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for proceedings preserved by BSA section 170, including specified matters that were pending immediately before commencement.

Part III — Production and Effect of Evidence

147. If any such question relates to a matter relevant to the suit or proceeding, the provisions of section 132 shall apply thereto.

1. As to the Application of s. 145 to police-diaries, see the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), s. 172.

Source: official text of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.