When witness to be compelled to answer
Full Text
If any such question relates to a matter relevant to the suit or proceeding, the provisions of section 137 shall apply thereto.
Plain English Summary
Cross-references Section 137, making it mandatory for a witness to answer a question that is relevant to the suit or proceeding.
Key Legal Elements
- Applies when a cross-examination question under Section 149 relates directly to a matter relevant to the case.
- Brings Section 137 into operation, making answers mandatory for the witness.
- Extends protection (use immunity against prosecution/arrest) to the witness for such compelled answers.
Practical Note
This section links the scope of cross-examination directly with witness compulsion and immunity. Under Section 149, an advocate can ask credibility-shaking questions. If those questions also directly touch upon the core facts in issue, Section 150 forces the witness to answer under the protection of Section 137 (which means their self-criminating answers cannot be used to prosecute them subsequently, protecting their privilege against self-incrimination while ensuring the court gets to hear the truth).
हिंदी पाठ
यदि ऐसा कोई प्रश्न वाद या कार्यवाही से सुसंगत किसी विषय से संबंधित है, तो धारा 137 के उपबंध उसे लागू होंगे।