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For the purpose of section 27 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, between whom is a criminal…

The Explanation to section 27 deems a criminal trial or inquiry to be between the prosecutor and the accused for purposes of the section on prior testimony.

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For the purpose of section 27 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, between whom is a criminal trial deemed to be a proceeding?

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The Explanation to section 27 deems a criminal trial or inquiry to be between the prosecutor and the accused for purposes of the section on prior testimony.

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Option A

The Explanation names the prosecutor and the accused. It does not name the complainant in that capacity.

Option B

The Explanation treats a criminal trial or inquiry as between the prosecutor and the accused for the purposes of section 27.

Option C

A prosecution witness may provide evidence but is not one of the two statutory parties in the deeming provision.

Option D

The deeming provision names the accused alongside the prosecutor.

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