Multiple choice

What is provision for an accomplice?

  1. He is not a competent witness.

  2. His evidence is irrelevant.

  3. His evidence should be believed blindly.

  4. His evidence is relevant under Sections 114 and 133 of the Indian Evidence Act.
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Accomplice is a competent witness under Section 133 of the Indian Evidence Act. Option (2) is incorrect: Accomplice is a competent witness under Section 133 of the Indian Evidence Act. His evidence would be relevant in evidence. Option (3) is incorrect: The court cannot believe his evidence blindly, but can take into consideration. Option (4) is correct: Under the Indian Evidence Act, his evidence is relevant under Sections 114 and 133 of the Indian Evidence Act.

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