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[#236] . . . . . . . . section of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 was inserted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.

(A) Section 53

(B) Section 53 A

(C) Section 119

(D) Section 119A

Correct Answer

(B) Section 53 A

[#237] Which of the following statements hold true for a retracted confession?

(A) It cannot be used as evidence

(B) It can be acted upon only if substantially corroborated by independent circumstances

(C) Cannot be disregarded even if proved to be obtained under duress

(D) None of these

Correct Answer

(B) It can be acted upon only if substantially corroborated by independent circumstances

[#238] Section 23 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with

(A) Relevance of admissions in civil cases

(B) Relevance of oral admissions as to contents of documents

(C) Relevance of oral admissions as to contents of electronic documents

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer

(A) Relevance of admissions in civil cases

[#239] When a party refuses to produce a document which he had noticed to produce-

(A) He cannot use the document as evidence without the consent of opposite party or the order of the court

(B) Objection of opposite party is worthless

(C) Order of court not necessary

(D) Document will be deemed to be an admitted document

Correct Answer

(A) He cannot use the document as evidence without the consent of opposite party or the order of the court

[#240] Mark the incorrect statement:

(A) The terms 'relevancy' and 'admissibility' are co-extensive and inter-changeable

(B) That evidence must be relevant in order to be admissible

(C) That facts which are relevant may not be admissible

(D) That 'relevancy' is the genus of which 'admissibility' is a species

(E) Evidence is always allowed of facts which are necessary to introduce the main fact or some relevant fact

(F) Evidence can be given of facts which support or rebut an inference suggested by a fact in issue or relevant fact

(G) Facts which contradict the inference of guilt will also be relevant

(H) Circumstances of the situation are not relevant to prove an identity

Correct Answer

(A) The terms 'relevancy' and 'admissibility' are co-extensive and inter-changeable
(H) Circumstances of the situation are not relevant to prove an identity