IEA Section 119

Indian Evidence Act

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S. 119

Witness unable to communicate verbally

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A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in open Court, evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence;
Provided that if the witness is unable to communicate verbally, the Court shall take the assistance of an interpreter or a special educator in recording the statement, and such statement shall be videographed.

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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