Who is expressly excluded from the definition of “Court” in section 2 of the Bharatiya Sakshya…
Section 2 expressly excludes arbitrators. Judges and magistrates are expressly included. Other people legally authorised to take evidence are included subject to the…
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Who is expressly excluded from the definition of “Court” in section 2 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
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Correct answer D
Section 2 expressly excludes arbitrators.
Judges and magistrates are expressly included. Other people legally authorised to take evidence are included subject to the arbitrator exception.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 2 expressly includes all judges.
Option B
The inclusion of all magistrates covers Executive Magistrates.
Option C
The inclusion of all magistrates covers Judicial Magistrates.
Option D
Section 2 expressly excludes arbitrators.
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