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A witness in a criminal trial is related to the victim. The defence asks the court to reject the…

State of Rajasthan v. Kalki distinguishes relationship from a genuine interest in the outcome. A court assesses a related witness's evidence for reliability. Kinship alone…

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A witness in a criminal trial is related to the victim. The defence asks the court to reject the testimony solely because of that relationship. How should the court assess the testimony?

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State of Rajasthan v. Kalki distinguishes relationship from a genuine interest in the outcome.

A court assesses a related witness's evidence for reliability. Kinship alone supplies no reason for automatic rejection or acceptance.

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Option A

Relationship alone does not affect witness competency.

Option B

The cases prescribe careful assessment of credibility, with no universal corroboration requirement based on kinship.

Option C

The court should consider the testimony on its merits and assess any actual reason for bias.

Option D

Relationship provides no automatic guarantee of truth.

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