M.P Civil Jugde Pre Exam 1998

What is provision about an 'Accomplice'?

Verified Answer
A. He is not a competent witness
B. His evidence is irrelevant
C. His evidence should be believed blindly
D. His evidence is relevant under Section 114 and 133 of Evidence Act

Explanation:

Section 133 of the Indian Evidence Act states that an accomplice is a competent witness. However, Illustration (b) to Section 114 suggests that the Court may presume an accomplice is unworthy of credit unless corroborated. Option (D) correctly refers to both relevant sections.