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A deceased person’s statement about the cause of that person’s death is offered in a proceeding where…

The provision expressly applies whether or not the maker expected death. Unavailability explains necessity; the statement must fall within the specified statutory subject…

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A deceased person’s statement about the cause of that person’s death is offered in a proceeding where that cause of death is in question. Which best explains the statutory exception to the hearsay rule in section 26(a) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

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The provision expressly applies whether or not the maker expected death. Unavailability explains necessity; the statement must fall within the specified statutory subject and proceeding. Death alone does not make every statement relevant. Relevance does not make the statement conclusive or immune from scrutiny. See section 26(a) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

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Option A

The provision expressly applies whether or not the maker expected death.

Option B

Unavailability explains necessity; the statement must fall within the specified statutory subject and proceeding.

Option C

Death alone does not make every statement relevant.

Option D

Relevance does not make the statement conclusive or immune from scrutiny.

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