A leading question may be asked in
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Leading questions (questions suggesting their own answer) may be asked in cross-examination as a matter of right (Section 143). In examination-in-chief and re-examination, they are generally prohibited (Section 142) but can be asked with court permission for introductory, undisputed, or already proved matters.
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