162. (1) A witness may, while under examination, refresh his memory by referring to any writing made by himself at the time of the transaction concerning which he is questioned, or so soon afterwards that the Court considers it likely that the transaction was at that time fresh in his memory:
Provided that the witness may also refer to any such writing made by any other person, and read by the witness within the time aforesaid, if when he read it, he knew it to be correct.
(2) Whenever a witness may refresh his memory by reference to any document, he may, with the permission of the Court, refer to a copy of such document:
Provided that the Court be satisfied that there is sufficient reason for the non-production of the original:
Provided further that an expert may refresh his memory by
reference to professional treatises.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 163 Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 162
Section 164 Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory
Section 165 Production of documents
Section 166 Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice
Section 167 Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on notice
Section 168 Judge's power to put questions or order production
Section 169 No new trial for improper admission or rejection of evidence