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    Question

    As per Bharatiya Sakshaya Adhiniyam what constitutes

    evidence?
    A Only physical documents produced before the Court. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only statements made by witnesses in written form Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only electronic or digital records submitted to the Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only sworn statements made in a courtroom Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both witness statements allowed by the Court (oral evidence) and documents, including electronic or digital records, presented for inspection (documentary evidence) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 2 Definitions: (e) "evidence" means and includes— (i) all statements including statements given electronically which the Court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses in relation to matters of fact under inquiry and such statements are called oral evidence; (ii) all documents including electronic or digital records produced for the inspection of the Court and such documents are called documentary evidence. 

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