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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 130: Production of title-deeds of witness not a party
Section 75: Private documents
Section 79: Presumption as to genuineness of certified copies
Section 83: Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
Section 18: Admission-by party to proceeding or his agent

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Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017
Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Indian Penal Code, 1860

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