In a trial of Murder, Rape and Dacoity the number of witnesses required is 10, 8 and 6 respectively.
Section 134 requires no particular number of witnesses to prove a fact. Murder, rape and dacoity therefore have no statutory witness counts of ten, eight and six. The…
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In a trial of Murder, Rape and Dacoity the number of witnesses required is 10, 8 and 6 respectively.
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Correct answer D
Section 134 requires no particular number of witnesses to prove a fact. Murder, rape and dacoity therefore have no statutory witness counts of ten, eight and six. The evidence must nevertheless meet the applicable standard of proof; quality and reliability matter.
Current law: BSA section 139 retains the no-particular-number rule.
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