Multiple choice

Section 32 of Evidence Act does not speak of which of the following kind of persons?

  1. Person who is dead

  2. Person who cannot be found

  3. Person who is unwilling to give evidence

  4. Person who has become incapable of giving evidence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 32 of the Evidence Act creates an exception to the hearsay rule for statements made by persons who are dead, cannot be found, or have become incapable of giving evidence. It does NOT cover persons who are merely unwilling to testify. A person refusing to testify despite being available can be compelled through court processes, but Section 32 specifically addresses situations where the person is unavailable due to death, disappearance, or incapacity, not mere unwillingness.

Keep practicing — related questions