Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

An expert witness is one who

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A. Has written books
B. Has done a doctorate
C. Is specially skilled in the subject in respect of which he has been called upon to testify
D. Can speak very fluent English

Explanation:

Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, defines an expert as a person specially skilled in foreign law, science, art, or as to identity of handwriting or finger impressions. The core requirement is special skill in the relevant subject matter, not necessarily academic degrees, publications, or language proficiency.