In what proceedings can a qualifying statement of a person who cannot be called as a witness be relevant under section 26 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
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In what proceedings can a qualifying statement of a person who cannot be called as a witness be relevant under section 26 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
Only civil proceedings
Only criminal proceedings
Neither civil nor criminal proceedings
Both civil and criminal proceedings
Answer and explanation
A qualifying statement may be relevant in either type of proceeding. Clause (a) expressly applies whatever the nature of the proceeding in which the cause of death is in question.
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