The question (15 marks)
Who is an expert under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, and what weight attaches to expert opinion? Explain how such an opinion is tested in court. (15 marks)
Module IV, expert witness and admissibility of expert opinion
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 4 · Forensic Evidence of Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023).
Authorities you will need
- BSA s. 39 (IEA s. 45), with sub-section (2) and its Explanation
- BSA s. 40 (IEA s. 46) and its two illustrations
- BSA s. 45 (IEA s. 51) and its illustration
- BSA s. 55 first proviso (IEA s. 60)
- BSA ss. 41 and 72 (IEA ss. 47 and 73)
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