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Section 119 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
119. Dumb witnesses
A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in open Court. Evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence.
Related Sections
- Section 130: Production of title-deeds of witness not a party
- Section 72: Proof of document not required by law to be attested
- Section 22: When oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevant
- Section 158: What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 32 or 33
- Section 161: Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory
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