Hearsay evidence
Question and options
Hearsay evidence
- unopposed by the defence is admissible
- even if opposed by the defence is admissible
- even if unopposed by the defence is inadmissible
- None of the given options is correct
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - even if unopposed by the defence is inadmissible
Hearsay is generally inadmissible (s.55 Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, formerly s.60 Evidence Act, needs direct oral evidence). Failing to object does not make it admissible, so it stays inadmissible even if unopposed.
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