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Which item does Section 1(2) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 expressly exclude from its application when presented to a court or officer?

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Which item does Section 1(2) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 expressly exclude from its application when presented to a court or officer?

  1. A recording of a conversation

  2. An affidavit

  3. An electronic record

  4. A paper document

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - An affidavit

Section 1(2) expressly excludes affidavits presented to a court or officer from the Act’s general application. A procedural provision, such as Order XIX of the Code of Civil Procedure, may still permit proof by affidavit.

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