Section 157. Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact
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Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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157
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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.