Notwithstanding anything contained in the 1[Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872)], when the statement of any person has been recorded by a 2[Judicial Magistrate] such statement may be admitted in evidence in any trial before a Special Judge, if such person is dead or cannot be found or is incapable of giving evidence.
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1. Substituted for “Evidence Act, 1977” by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020.2. Substituted by Act XX of 1968.
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