Section 147: When witness to be compelled to answer

Q: What does Section 147 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) deal with?

Section 147 IEA pertains to "When witness to be compelled to answer". It is part of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 147 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs when witness to be compelled to answer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 147 IEA still in force?

Yes, Section 147 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 147 IEA?

धारा 147 IEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 147 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Section 147 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs when witness to be compelled to answer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 147 IEA?

Dhara 147 IEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 147 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 147 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs when witness to be compelled to answer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 147 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

Cite as: "Section 147, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 147 (India).

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