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A witness finishes giving evidence recorded under section 311 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…

Section 313(1) requires evidence recorded under section 310 or 311 to be read over to the witness on completion and corrected if necessary. If the witness disputes its…

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A witness finishes giving evidence recorded under section 311 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The accused is present. What must the court do with the record under section 313?

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Correct answer A

Section 313(1) requires evidence recorded under section 310 or 311 to be read over to the witness on completion and corrected if necessary.

If the witness disputes its accuracy, section 313(2) allows the Magistrate or presiding Judge to record the objection and any necessary remarks instead of changing the evidence.

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Option A

Section 313(1) requires read-back to the witness in the presence of the accused when the accused is in attendance.

Option B

Section 313(1) applies when the witness’s evidence is completed.

Option C

The witness is the person to whom the completed evidence must be read over.

Option D

Agreement between the parties does not replace the statutory read-back procedure.

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