Question

The witness is first examined in the Hon'ble court by the side which has called him, the examination of such witness is known as

• A. Cross examination
• B. Re-examination
• C. Expert Opinion
• D. Examination-in-chief

Hint:

The order is logical: 1. \textbf{Chief}: Your side presents its case. 2. \textbf{Cross}: The other side challenges it. 3. \textbf{Re}: Your side clarifies the challenges.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The order of witness testimony in court is structured.
Step 1: Examination-in-chief definition. This is the initial questioning of a witness by the party that summoned them. Its purpose is to present their evidence. This aligns with the question's context.

Step 2: Define other examination types for context.
(1) Cross-examination: After examination-in-chief, the opposing party questions the witness. The aim is to assess the truthfulness of the testimony and reveal facts supporting their case.
(2) Re-examination: Following cross-examination, the original party can ask further questions to clarify points from the cross-examination.
(3) Expert Opinion: This is expert evidence, not a phase of witness examination.
The term for the first questioning by the calling party is Examination-in-chief.