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Section 157 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
157. Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact-
In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally component to investigate the fact, may be proved.
Related Sections
- Section 139: Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
- Section 148: Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer
- Section 65A: Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record
- Section 9: Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts
- Section 114: Court may presume existence of certain acts
Related Acts
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019
- Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers Cadre) Act, 2019
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
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