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Law · Q1509

Indian Evidence Act

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 1509

Q1509

Which is the most appropriate definition in relation to a hostile witness? A hostile witness:

A.
Is one who from the manner in which he gives the evidence shows that he is not desirous of telling the truth to the court
B.
Is a witness who is gained over by the opposite party
C.
Is one called by a party to prove a particular fact, who fails to prove such fact or proves an opposite fact
Answer
D.
Is one who is not produced out of the fear that he might disfavour the party who has to produce him

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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