cross examination

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

तिलक द्वारा की गयी 22 घंटे लंबी जिरह 6 दिन तक चली.

The second reasoning of the learned Trial judge is on a question put by the appellant to PW - 1 on cross examination.