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Under section 125 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a witness unable to speak gives…

Under section 125 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, intelligible evidence given by writing or signs made in open court by a witness unable to speak is deemed oral…

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Under section 125 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a witness unable to speak gives intelligible evidence by writing or signs in open court. Such evidence is deemed to be:

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Under section 125 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, intelligible evidence given by writing or signs made in open court by a witness unable to speak is deemed oral evidence. The provision also requires interpreter or special-educator assistance and videography for a witness unable to communicate verbally.

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Option A

Although writing may be used, section 125 deems this manner of witness testimony oral evidence.

Option B

Section 125 expressly deems the evidence oral.

Option C

Inability to speak does not itself make the testimony inadmissible.

Option D

The provision recognises the testimony as evidence.

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