Question

    A sues B for the price of goods sold and delivered to B.

    C says that he delivered the goods to B. Evidence is offered to show that, on a previous occasion, he said that he had not delivered goods to B. Choose the true fact.
    A The evidence is not admissible according to the section 155 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The evidence is not admissible according to the section 156 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The evidence is admissible according to the section 155 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The evidence is admissible according to the section 156 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 155 - Impeaching credit of witness: The credit of a witness may be impeached in the following ways by the adverse party, or with the consent of the Court, by the party who calls him:- (1) By the evidence of persons who testify that they, from their knowledge of the witness believe him to be unworthy of credit; (2) By proof that the witness has been bribed, or has accepted the offer of a bribe, or has received any other corrupt inducement to give his evidence; (3) By proof of former statements inconsistent with any part of his evidence which is liable to be contradicted.  

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