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Sahaj Vidhi
Delhi Judicial Services 2006

Hearsay evidence is prohibited by virtue of Section 60 Indian Evidence Act. However the exception is to be found in

Verified Answer
A. Section 32 Indian Evidence Act
B. Section 10 of Indian Evidence Act
C. (A) & (B) both
D. Section 6 of IEA

Explanation:

Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, generally requires direct evidence, excluding hearsay. However, Section 32 (dealing with statements of persons who cannot be called as witnesses, like dying declarations) and Section 10 (dealing with things said or done by conspirators in reference to common design) are well-known exceptions to the hearsay rule. Section 6 (Res Gestae) is also an exception. Therefore, both (A) and (B) are correct exceptions.