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The Evidence Act, 1872

Section 119Dumb witnesses

In forcePart III PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCEChapter IX OF WITNESSES

Part III PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE

Chapter IX OF WITNESSES

s. 119

119. Dumb witnesses A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in open Court. Evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence.

End of s. 119.

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