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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 58: Facts admitted need not be proved
Section 98: Evidence as to meaning of illegible characters, etc.
Section 121: Judges and Magistrates
Section 27: How much of information received from accused may be proved
Section 18: Admission-by party to proceeding or his agent

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