23. What is the procedure for recording of evidence by the witnesses?

23. What is the procedure for recording of evidence by the witnesses?
The statements of the witnesses may be recorded either in narrative form or in
question answer form as deemed suitable. Generally, examination in chief may be in
narrative form. At times it may even state as under:
The witnesses confirmed the statement given by him during preliminary
investigation and said he had nothing more to add and modify.
Cross-examination and re-examination will be in the form of question and answer. It
is desirable that the questions and answers are numbered for the sake of easy
reference in the written briefs of the PO and charged officer and in the Inquiry report.
Witness will be asked to sign each page of the statement. Copies given to the CO
and PO.