Art of Cross Examination (Civil, Criminal and Family Court Proceedings)

The solemn aim of all justice delivery systems universally is discovery and ascertainment of truth and truth alone. Cross-examination is a vital feature of all modern system of evidence. It is most effective of all means and measures for extracting truth and exposing falsehood. Cross-examination strengthens and builds up one's own case and weakens and demolishes opponent's version.

It is an art and now it has evolved into full fledged science particularly Forensic Science. There is urgent and wide spread need of application of Forensic Science while conducting cross-examination in Civil and Criminal Proceedings.

Table of Contents:

Part - 1

Chapter 1 - Introductory Peed [Academic Comments for successful Cross-examination]
Chapter 2 - General Broad Practical Guidelines for Successful Cross-examination
Chapter 3 - Legal Consequences when Cross-examiner had omitted to Cross-examine on a vital point or points
Chapter 4 - Importance of Do Nots in Cross-examination
Chapter 5 - Importance suggestions in cross-examination including legal effects when suggestions are not being put

Part - 2
Chapter 6 - General Guidelines for Cross-examination of various types of witnesses found in India with their D. N. A.
Chapter 7 - Cross-examination of non-expert witnesses

Part - 3
Chapter 8 - Technique of Cross-examination of various witnesses in respect of FIR, G.D., Dying Declaration, Identification Parade, Confessional Statement Case Diaries and Recoveries along with Recovery under Section 27 Evidence Act

Part - 4
Chapter 9 - Art of Cross-examination under Indian Penal Code Cases

Part - 5
Chapter 10 - Cross Examination in Proceedings under The Family Courts Act, 1984

Part - 6
Chapter 11 - Cross-examination of witnesses to which prosecution and defence are entitled to cross-examine under I. P. C. and Special Acts Trials

Part - 7
Chapter 12 - Art of Model Cross-examination of Expert witnesses in Criminal Trial

Part 8
Chapter 13 - Model Cross-examination under The Arms Act, 1959
Chapter 14 - Model Cross-examination in cases punishable under The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Chapter 15 - Model Cross-examination under The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Chapter 16 - Model Cross-examination under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Chapter 17 - Cross-examination under (A) The Explosive Substance Act and (B) The Explosive Act cases
Chapter 18 - Model Cross-examination under The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Chapter 19 - Cross-examination in Civil Cases

Part - 9
Chapter 20 - Rights and Duties of Courts to Control Cross-examination