Section 2 Examination in initialibus may be dispensed with.

It shall not be necessary for any judge in Scotland, or for any person acting as commissioner in taking evidence in any action, cause, prosecution, or other judicial proceeding, civil or criminal, depending in Scotland, to examine any witness in initialibus: Provided always, that it shall nevertheless be competent for any such judge or person acting as commissioner, or the party against whom the witness shall be called, to examine any witness in initialibus as heretofore.