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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.
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- Section 54: Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
- Section 26: Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him
- Section 146: Questions lawful in cross-examination
- Section 160: Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 159
- Section 46: Facts bearing upon opinions of experts
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