the process or an act of looking at something in detail again: His solicitors asked for a re-examination of the terms of his contract.

What is the purpose of a re-examination?

The purpose of re-examination is to give the witness an opportunity to explain any matters raised during cross-examination and is therefore limited to only those matters that were raised during cross-examination. It is not another opportunity to go through the evidence provided.

What is re-examination in evidence?

The re-examination means to be directed to the explanation of matters referred in cross-examination and if new matter is introduced in-re-examination by permission of the Court, the adverse party can further cross-examine upon that matter. Section 137 in The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Examination-in-chief.