Multiple choice

A dumb witness may give his evidence by writing or signs in an open court. What shall such evidence be deemed as?

  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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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence. Option (2) is correct: A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, such as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in an open court. Evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence. Option (3) is incorrect: Evidence given by dumb person is relevant and admissible in evidence. Option (4) is incorrect: Always admissible; doesn’t depend on the court’s discretion.

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