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In which of the following cases constitutionality of Section 73 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (now…

In "State of Bombay v. Kathikalu" (Kathi Kalu Oghad) the constitutionality of Section 73 of the Indian Evidence Act (now Section 72 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,…

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In which of the following cases constitutionality of Section 73 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (now Section 72 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023) was challenged for violation of Article 20(3) of the Constitution?

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In "State of Bombay v. Kathikalu" (Kathi Kalu Oghad) the constitutionality of Section 73 of the Indian Evidence Act (now Section 72 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023), which permits taking specimen handwriting and signatures, was upheld against the challenge under Article 20(3), the Court holding that giving specimens is not being a witness against oneself.

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