Q. What do you mean by Examination-in-Chief? [2016 - 2 marks - Professional Ethics]
Examination-in-Chief
As per Section 137 of the Indian Evidence Act, Examination in chief is the first examination of witnesses after the oath. The witness is called by a party for examining him for the purpose of verifying all the material facts within his knowledge which tend to prove the party’s case. It is also known as Direct Examination.