Evidence Act, 1872–Sec. 138 [Corresponding Sec. 143 of BSA, 2023]–Cross-examination of a witness–Significance–A trial is considered fair only when both parties are allowed to rebut adverse evidence, which includes the fundamental right of cross-examination–Oral evidence from a witness is not complete unless subjected to cross-examination, because this process serves as a vital check that can discredit the witness’s testimony and credibility.
