Multiple choice

In a trial of murder, rape and dacoity, the numbers of witnesses required are 10, 8 and 6, respectively.

  1. Right

  2. Wrong. It requires 12, 10 and 8 witnesses, respectively.

  3. The judge directs how many witnesses are to be adduced.

  4. No particular number of witnesses is required.
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, no particular number of witnesses is required. Option (2) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, no particular number of witnesses is required. Option (3) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, statute directs that no particular number of witnesses is to be adduced. Option (4) is correct. Under Section 134 of the Indian Evidence Act, no particular number of witnesses is required. 

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