Who is included in the definition of ‘Court’ under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
The statutory definition includes judges, magistrates and other persons legally authorised to take evidence. It expressly excludes arbitrators. See section 2(1)(a) of the…
Choose your answer
Who is included in the definition of ‘Court’ under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
The statutory definition includes judges, magistrates and other persons legally authorised to take evidence. It expressly excludes arbitrators.
See section 2(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Option feedback
Option A
Magistrates are included and arbitrators are excluded.
Option B
Judges and other legally authorised evidence-takers are also included.
Option C
The definition expressly excludes arbitrators.
Option D
This identifies the included officials and legally authorised persons and preserves the exclusion for arbitrators.
Practice for these exams
-
All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
Mizoram Junior Grade Law Officer
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision
-
AILET PG
Subject revision
-
Supreme Court Law Clerk and Research Associate
Subject revision
-
Bihar Judicial Services
Subject revision
-
Uttarakhand Judicial Services
Subject revision