Multiple choice

Dumb witness may give his evidence by writing or signs in open court such evidence shall be deemed to be:

  1. Written evidence

  2. Oral evidence

  3. Not admissible in evidence

  4. It depends on the discretion of the Court to accept it or not

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 119 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872, evidence given by a dumb witness through writing or signs in open court is deemed to be oral evidence and is fully admissible. The witness must be administered questions in writing and answer in writing or signs.