Which list matches the definition of Court in section 2(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
The definition includes all judges and magistrates, and other persons legally authorized to take evidence. It expressly excludes arbitrators. Advocates are not included…
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Which list matches the definition of Court in section 2(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
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Correct answer A
The definition includes all judges and magistrates, and other persons legally authorized to take evidence. It expressly excludes arbitrators. Advocates are not included merely because of their profession.
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Option A
The statutory definition includes persons legally authorized to take evidence and expressly excludes arbitrators.
Option B
Arbitrators are expressly excluded from the definition.
Option C
The definition also includes other persons legally authorized to take evidence, apart from arbitrators.
Option D
Being an advocate does not itself bring a person within the definition.
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