Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 explicitly states: "A person summoned to produce a document does not, by the mere fact that he produces it, become a witness, and cannot be cross- examined unless he is called as a witness."
A is summoned by Court to produce a particular document. Which one of the following is correct in relation to his examination?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2019 · Topic: The Parliamentary Act (Powers and Functions of Parliament (Legislative, Executive, Financial, Constituent))
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