BSA · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 162 — Refreshing memory.
Replaces Evidence Act Section 159.
(1) A witness may, while under examination, refresh his memory by referring to any writing made by himself at the time of the transaction concerning which he is questioned, or so soon afterwards that the Court considers it likely that the transaction was at that time fresh in his memory: Provided that the witness may also refer to any such writing made by any other person, and read by the witness within the time aforesaid, if when he read it, he knew it to be correct. (2) Whenever a witness may refresh his memory by reference to any document, he may, with the permission of the Court, refer to a copy of such document: Provided that the Court be satisfied that there is sufficient reason for the non-production of the original: Provided further that an expert may refresh his memory by reference to professional treatises.
Nearby sections
- 159 Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible.
- 160 Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact.
- 161 What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 26 or 27.
- 163 Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 162.
- 164 Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory.
- 165 Production of documents.
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