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    Question

    Which of the following statement is correct about

    Evidence Act ?
    A Confession applies to both civil and criminal proceeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Hostile witness is defined in S.154 of Evidence Act Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Principle of estoppel applies in civil proceeding only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Evidence of good character in criminal cases are not relevant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    “Proceedings” in Section 115 of IEA are execution proceedings, maintenance proceedings etc. Technically the rule of estoppel does not apply on Criminal proceedings but the broad principle may apply.

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