The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Chapter 10 Of The Examination of Witnesses
Section 137: Examination-in-chief
The examination of a witness by the party who calls him shall be called his examination-in-chief.
Cross-examination: The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination.
Re-examination: The examination of a witness, subsequent to the cross-examination by the party who called him, shall be called his re-examination.