Which of the following does the definition of ‘Court’ in section 2(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Sakshya…

The definition includes all judges, all magistrates and other persons legally authorised to take evidence. It expressly excludes arbitrators.

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Which of the following does the definition of ‘Court’ in section 2(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 exclude?

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Correct answer B

The definition includes all judges, all magistrates and other persons legally authorised to take evidence. It expressly excludes arbitrators.

Option A

Judges are expressly included in the definition.

Option B

Arbitrators are expressly excluded from the definition.

Option C

Magistrates are expressly included in the definition.

Option D

The residual answer fails because the definition expressly excludes arbitrators.