Haryana Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Prelims 2010 Previous Year Question Papers with MCQ Answers

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A dumb person is a competent witness as provided under :

A: Section 118 of the Evidence Act
B: Section 119 of the Evidence Act
C: Section 120 of the Evidence Act
D: Section 121 of the Evidence Act.

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The correct option is B: Section 119 of the Evidence Act.

This section states that a witness who is unable to speak can give evidence in any manner in which he can make it intelligible, such as by writing or by signs. Such evidence can be given in open court or by a commissioner appointed by the court. The court may also examine such a witness by putting questions or requiring written answers.