All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 5-V Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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22.

The statement of dead persons are relevant under which provision

A: S.48
B: S.49
C: S.32(4)
D: S.13(a)

The answer is: C

Explanation

The correct option is C: S.32(4).

This is the provision of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 that deals with the statements of dead persons that are relevant to the cause of their death or the circumstances of the transaction that resulted in their death. Such statements are commonly known as dying declarations.

The other options are incorrect because they are not related to the issue of statements of dead persons.

Option A is a provision that deals with the opinions of experts on matters of science, art, foreign law, etc.

Option B is a provision that deals with the opinions of arbitrators on matters referred to them by the parties.

Option D is a provision that deals with the facts relevant to prove or disprove the existence of any right or custom.