149. When a witness is cross-examined, he may, in addition to the questions hereinbefore referred to, be asked any questions which tend-
(a) to test his veracity; or
(b) to discover who he is and what is his position in life; or
(c) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to criminate him, or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture:
Provided that in a prosecution for an offence
under section 64, section 65, section 66, section 67, section 68, section
69, section 70 or section 71 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 or for
attempt to commit any such offence, where the question of consent is an
issue, it shall not be permissible to adduce evidence or to put questions in
the cross-examination of the victim as to the general immoral character, or
previous sexual experience, of such victim with any person for proving such
consent or the quality of consent.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 141 Judge to decide as to admissibility of evidence
Section 142 Examination of witnesses
Section 143 Order of examinations
Section 144 Cross examination of person called to produce a document
Section 145 Witnesses to character
Section 147 Evidence as to matters in writing
Section 148 Cross examination as to previous statements in writing