Which one of the following statements is correct? A, who has taken vow of silence gives evidence in writing in an open court. His evidence shall be deemed to be (A) documentary evidence (B) circumstantial evidence (C) oral evidence (D) secondary evidence
Verified Answer
A. documentary evidence
B. circumstantial evidence
C. oral evidence
D. secondary evidence
Explanation:
As per Section 119 of the Indian Evidence Act, evidence given by a person unable to speak (e.g., due to a vow of silence) by writing or signs in open court is deemed to be oral evidence.