Question

Section 39 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with opinions of experts. Which of the following is a CORRECT statement regarding expert opinions under this provision?

A Expert opinions are binding on the court and must be accepted as conclusive proof of the facts they address
B Section 39 restricts expert opinions to only five specific fields: foreign law, science, art, handwriting identification, and finger impression identification
C Section 39 expands the scope compared to the Indian Evidence Act by allowing expert opinions on "any other field" beyond the specifically enumerated areas
D When electronic evidence needs authentication, the court must appoint an Examiner of Electronic Evidence under Section 79A of the IT Act, and no other expert's opinion is admissible
E An expert's opinion is considered stronger and more reliable than direct testimony from eyewitnesses according to established judicial precedents
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