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    Question

    Leading Questions can be asked

    during
    A Examination in chief Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cross-examination Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Re-examination Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both a and b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All a, b and c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Evidence Act  Section 141 - Leading questions. –– Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a leading question. 142. When they must not be asked. –– Leading questions must not, if objected to by the adverse party, be asked in an examination-in-chief, or in a re-examination, except with the permission of the Court. The Court shall permit leading questions as to matters which are introductory or undisputed, or which have, in its opinion, been already sufficiently proved.  143. When they may be asked. –– Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination.

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