Which one of the following statements is correct? A "Dying Declaration" made under section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is subject to the control of
Verified Answer
A. Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
B. Section 161 and 162 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
C. Section 52 and 54 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
D. Section 158 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Explanation:
A dying declaration, though admissible under Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, is not immune from scrutiny. Its credibility can be impeached or corroborated in the same manner as the testimony of a witness. Section 158 of the Indian Evidence Act specifically provides for proving or disproving previous statements of a witness, or statements relevant under Section 32 or 33, to corroborate or contradict them.