What is the minimum age of a child witness under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 prescribes no fixed minimum age for a child witness. Under section 124 (formerly section 118 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872),…
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What is the minimum age of a child witness under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
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The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 prescribes no fixed minimum age for a child witness. Under section 124 (formerly section 118 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872), competence depends on the ability to understand questions and give rational answers. Tender years matter only if they prevent those abilities, so a numerical age alone does not determine competence.
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