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Section 157 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
157. Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact-
In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally component to investigate the fact, may be proved.
Related Sections
- Section 83: Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
- Section 105: Burden of proving that case of accused comes within exceptions.
- Section 21: Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf
- Section 76: Certified copies of public documents
- Section 165: Judge's power to put questions or order production
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