Chhattisgarh Pre 2016 Re

Which of the following statement is correct with respect to an accomplice?

Verified Answer
A. An accomplice shall not be a competent witness against an accused person
B. An accomplice shall be a competent witness against an accused person
C. No conviction shall be made based on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice
D. An accomplice's testimony shall always be corroborated

Explanation:

Section 133 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 states that an accomplice shall be a competent witness against an accused person.