The question (15 marks)
Who may testify under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023? Distinguish competency from compellability and credibility, and explain the heads of privilege. (15 marks)
Module III, who may testify and privilege
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Witnesses of Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023).
Authorities you will need
- BSA s. 124 (IEA s. 118) and its Explanation
- BSA s. 125 (IEA s. 119) and its proviso
- BSA s. 126 (IEA s. 120) with s. 128 (IEA s. 122)
- BSA ss. 127 to 136 (IEA ss. 121 to 131)
- BSA ss. 137 to 139 (IEA ss. 132 to 134)
How an answer is marked
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