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Which of the following provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides for the opinion of…

Section 39 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) provides for expert opinions on foreign law, science, art, any…

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Which of the following provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides for the opinion of experts?

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Section 39 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) provides for expert opinions on foreign law, science, art, any other field, handwriting and finger impressions. The person must have specialised skill in the relevant subject; an unsupported opinion from an ordinary witness does not qualify on that basis. Expert evidence assists the court in assessing questions requiring such knowledge. Sections 23, 25 and 49 deal respectively with confessions to or in the custody of police, admissions not being conclusive proof, and previous bad character.

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