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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 3: Interpretation clause
- Section 29: Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc.
- Section 40: Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
- Section 49: Opinion as to usage, tenets, etc., when relevant
- Section 167: No new trial for improper admission or rejection or evidence
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