Central · Act 47 of 2023

Section 159 — Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible.

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

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When a witness whom it is intended to corroborate gives evidence of any relevant fact, he may be questioned as to any other circumstances which he observed at or near to the time or place at which such relevant fact occurred, if the Court is of opinion that such circumstances, if proved, would corroborate the testimony of the witness as to the relevant fact which he testifies

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A, an accomplice, gives an account of a robbery in which he took part. He describes various incidents unconnected with the robbery which occurred on his way to and from the place where it was committed. Independent evidence of these facts may be given in order to corroborate his evidence as to the robbery itself.

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title, application and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts.Section 4 · Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction.Section 5 · Facts which are occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue or relevant facts.Section 6 · Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct.Section 7 · Facts necessary to explain or introduce fact in issue or relevant facts.Section 8 · Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design.
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